The cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
January 26, 2015
of ConsumerAffairs
Kia Motors America is recalling 86,880 model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014.
The cooling fan resistor in the recalled vehicles may overheat and melt, posing the risk of a vehicle fire.
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 is expected to begin February 24, 2015.
Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC113.