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NHTSA : 20V459000
Campaign Details
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence / Hazard
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles1
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.