KIA TELLURIDE 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V035000

Make Model Year
KIA TELLURIDE 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-02-28 2023-01-29 2023-01-30

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC262

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31943

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.

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.