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2011 KIA FORTE Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radi Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1313331
Internal NHTSA #	10899315
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2011
File date	25/08/16
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia forte. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the radiator hose. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the hose needed to be replaced. The hose was replaced, but the vehicle failed the test drive. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission was damaged from lack of transmission fluid due to the faulty hose, and recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The transmission was not replaced. The failure mileage was 80,600.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80600
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WERNER ROBINS, GA
VIN pattern	KNAFW6A30B5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	20
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2011 KIA FORTE Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radi Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA FORTE Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radi Problems, Complaints and Defects

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