SC244 – Spare Tire Inspection & Replacement – 2022 Kia Sorento & Telluride

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles.

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July 19, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V509000

Incorrect Spare Tire Size/FMVSS 110

Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V509

Manufacturer  Kia America, Inc.

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 8

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC244.

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.

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