NHTSA Campaign 20V459000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 20V459000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the power train:axle assembly:axle shaft. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Reported May 8, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V459000 (1)
Kia (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V459000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.