NHTSA recall 16V070000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
KIA Forte
Reported Feb 5, 201610,240 vehicles affectedKia Motors AmericaMaker’s number SC129Built Aug 27, 2010 – Nov 11, 2010
The defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
The risk
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.