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NHTSARecalled Apr 13, 2021 · #21V260000

Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail

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Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail
  • 2017-2018 Forte
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.

View the official CPSC notice