KIA FORTE 2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V459000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | FORTE | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-02 | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-06 |
Production Dates: 2018-07-24 - 2018-09-17
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC195
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 834
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
