KIA MOTOR TELLURIDE 2024: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Make : KIA MOTOR Model : TELLURIDE Year : 2024
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V077000
Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 Date Received by ODI: 2024-02-07 Date Added to Database: 2024-02-08
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC296
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2872
Summary:
      Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Consequence:
      A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.