KIA MOTOR TELLURIDE 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : KIA MOTOR | Model : TELLURIDE | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V436000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-09-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-07-28 | Date Added to Database: 2020-07-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC194 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 86921 | ||
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Summary:
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control "SCC". When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
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Consequence:
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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