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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Moisture and debris can collect on the circuit board inside the tow hitch wiring harness module, which may cause an electrical short. That short can start a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven, raising the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures. Authorized dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension, and will inspect the tow hitch harness assembly and replace it if needed. All of this work is free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC247).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Telluride | 202020212022 |
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