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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water 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 their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
- 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
Water can collect on the printed circuit board inside the tow hitch harness module. This can cause an electrical short, which may lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. A fire can increase the risk of injury.
Until the repair is completed, park the vehicle outside and away from structures. Dealers will check whether the vehicle has a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If it does, they will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Kia dealer.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. You can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC265), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Carnival | 20222023 |
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