Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V626000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V626000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 36,417 affected units, Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020-2022 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
Defect 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.
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. 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.