If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Cooling Unit And Lines

Date Announced

FEB 05, 2016

Vehicles Affected

10,240

Kia Recall #

SC129

NHTSA Campaign #

16V070000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Other Recall Related Documents - Q & A
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Chronology
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4