Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V015000 Reported January 16, 2015

Cooling fan resistor may melt

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 86,880 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V015000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC113
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
86,880
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 16, 2015
Completion Rate
74.91

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia forte vehicles manufactured december 5, 2012, to april 17, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.

Safety Consequence

If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

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 began on february 20, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc113.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V015000 or campaign SC113.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Kia America, Inc. or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power
N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 73V092000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Brakes:mechanical service:other
N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 73V094000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Suspension
N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 26T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tire tread may separate
N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026
Recall 26E021000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power
N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 15V015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V015000?

NHTSA recall 15V015000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 16, 2015. It addresses: Cooling fan resistor may melt. The recall affects approximately 86,880 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V015000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC113. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.