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- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.
- Risk
- A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC221.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction. When this happens, the door may not latch securely.
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while the vehicle is moving, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. If you own a 2022 Carnival, check your VIN for open recalls and contact your authorized Kia dealer if the recall applies to your vehicle. You can also reach Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly at no cost to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Carnival | 2022 |
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