NHTSARecalled Aug 5, 2020 · #20V459000
Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break
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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. A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break
- 2019 Forte
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.