Recalls
Recall 180336
USA Recall: A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected Vehicles