2020 KIA TELLURIDE RECALL - #22V626000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 KIA TELLURIDE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/16/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
36,417 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 14, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. 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. |
| See also |
2020 KIA TELLURIDE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2020 KIA TELLURIDE Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2020 KIA TELLURIDE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2020 KIA TELLURIDE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2020 KIA TELLURIDE Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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