The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V070000·Announced 2016-02-05

Kia Recalls 2011 Fortes for Transmission Fluid Leak Risk

Kia is recalling 2011 Fortes because a defective transmission cooler hose may leak fluid, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could cause the vehicle to stop moving and increase crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured between August 27, 2010, and November 11, 2010. The recall addresses a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a transmission fluid leak.

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 source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
10,240

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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