Recall 21V622000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Defect in 2016-2019 KIA RIO

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RECALL This recall affects up to 253,074 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 21V622000
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Vehicles Affected 253,074
Component LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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