Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V651000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V651000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2023 sportage vehicles Includes 19,701 affected units, Loose Alternator Battery Nut, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2023 sportage vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage vehicles. the alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 23, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc248.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V651000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-08-29T00:00:00
Subject: Loose alternator battery nut
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 19,701

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC248
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage vehicles. the alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
Consequence Summary: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 23, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc248.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.05

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NHTSA ID: 22V651000
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