Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your Kia Forte's cooling fan resistor might overheat and melt, which is a serious issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If it overheats and melts, there's a risk of a vehicle fire, which could cause significant damage or harm.
Free Fix
Kia will fix this for free by replacing the faulty part and updating the engine control unit software, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from December 5, 2012 to January 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. For vehicles produced from January 28, 2014 to April 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. Owners of vehicles with a 1.8L engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. The recall began on February 20, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC113.
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