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Recall 16V-070

Kia Motors America recalled the 2011 Kia Forte: Power train (automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-070
Reported
February 5, 2016
Vehicles affected
10,240 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles