Recalls For 2019 KIA RIO
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Recall #1 Issued: 2021 08 09 - Camp #20210809
This 2019 KIA RIO 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. 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 2019 KIA RIO 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. 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.
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