KIA TELLURIDE 2020: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V626000

Make Model Year
KIA TELLURIDE 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-16

Production Dates: 2019-01-09 - 2019-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC247

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36417

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

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.