5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Posted on: 2019-08-14
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-u.s. Specified label, with a u.s. Specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began august 30, 2019. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc181.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Posted on: 2019-08-14
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-u.s. Specified label, with a u.s. Specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began august 30, 2019. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc181.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-07-29
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the scc applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began september 10, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc194.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2020-07-29
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the scc applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began september 10, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc194.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2020-07-29
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020 telluride vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (scc). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the scc applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began september 10, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc194.
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.safercar.gov.