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Recalls For 2016 KIA FORTE

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Recall #1 Issued: 2021 08 09 - Camp #20210809

This 2016 KIA FORTE recall affects the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Manufactured by Kia Motors America

Description Of Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Conseqence Of Defect

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall #2 Issued: 2021 08 09 - Camp #20210809

This 2016 KIA FORTE recall affects the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Manufactured by Kia Motors America

Description Of Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Conseqence Of Defect

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

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.nhtsa.gov.