NHTSA recall 16V-070 (16V070000)
power train recall reported February 5, 2016 - about 10,240 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V070000
- Also written as
- 16V-070
- Manufacturer number
- SC129
- Reported
- February 5, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,240
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-070 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.