KIA MOTOR TELLURIDE 2021: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : KIA MOTOR | Model : TELLURIDE | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V626000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2023-04-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-08-15 | Date Added to Database: 2022-08-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC247 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36417 | ||
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Summary:
Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board "PCB" may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
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Consequence:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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