Forte hatchback at the Chicago Auto Show.
The expanding list of safety recalls now includes vehicles from Kia, Nissan and Toyota. The largest affecting 87,000 2014 Kia Forte models results from a melting cooling fan resistor can overheat and cause a fire. The Forte engine-control software also needs to be updated on a subset of the recall population. The recall is expected to begin February 24, 2015. Owners should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 about recall SC113.
Nissan North America is recalling model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles because the front-wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued. Under-torqued bolts can cause the brake caliper to separate from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. The recall is expected to begin February 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Toyota is recalling model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles because the occupant classification system that activates or deactivates the passenger seat airbag may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” Dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, beginning February 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
