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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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.