ID: #16V070000
MFR: Kia Motors America
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
What Happened
Your 2011 Kia Forte from August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010, has a transmission fluid cooler hose that might have been made incorrectly, which can cause a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the leak is bad enough, your transmission might not work properly, and your car could stop moving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Kia will fix this for you for free by replacing the transmission cooler hose. They'll contact you to schedule a visit to the dealership.