Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V436000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V436000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc) Includes 86,921 affected units, Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc)

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc). when a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the scc applies the brakes. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. the recall began september 10, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc194.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V436000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-07-28T00:00:00
Subject: Inoperative trailer brake lights/fmvss 108
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 86,921

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC194
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc). when a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the scc applies the brakes. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. the recall began september 10, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc194.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.24

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NHTSA ID: 20V436000
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Created At: 1742808662
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