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.
Kia America – Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break
| Report Received Date | 08/05/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V459000 |
| Consequence Summary | A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | SC195 |
| Potentially Affected | 834 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V459000) |
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