Kia left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the axle assembly axle shaft. Here is what owners need to know.
The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-459.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Kia Forte |
What changed
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