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August 15, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V626000
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V626
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 36,417
Summary
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.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 14, 2022. 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.
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