A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224127-kia-forte-2019-recall-power-train · Recall date May 8, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V459000
“KIA FORTE (2019) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 8, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224127-kia-forte-2019-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 20V459000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V459000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V459000 — Kia Motors America KIA FORTE (2019) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a KIA FORTE (2019) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 20V459000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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