YOUCAR | RISK OF FIRE KIA Issues Park Outside Recall - NHTSAs Official Consumer Alert @YouCarTV | Uploaded 3 months ago | Updated 23 hours ago
Kia America has issued apark outside recallfor 462,869 model year 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because of a risk of fire while parked or driving.
The automaker is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair has been completed.
The front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat because of a stuck power seat slide knob, potentially resulting in a fire and increasing the risk of injury.
To fix the issue, dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge.
Owners can expect to be notified by mail starting July 30 and can contact Kia customer service at800-333-4542. Kias number for the recall is SC316.
Kia vehicle owners can also visitNHTSA.gov/recallsor call NHTSAs Vehicle Safety Hotline at888-327-4236and enter their license plate number or 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is under recall. NHTSA also encourages everyone to download itsSaferCar appto stay informed on current recalls.
How to Check for Recalls
Use NHTSAs Recalls LookupToolto use your license plate number or vehicle identification number to search for any open safety recalls, including the urgent Kia recall.
Download our SaferCarappand let it check automatically for you.
If your vehicle does have a safety recall, call your automakers local dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Sign up atNHTSA.gov/Alertsto be notified by email if your vehicle is affected by a future recall.
If you think your vehicle may have a safety defect that isnt part of a current recall, contact NHTSAonlineor by calling the agencys Vehicle Safety Hotline at888-327-4236, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. For more information, visitNHTSA.gov/Recalls.
Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2OUlFrrWiZvSsZRwOYmNg
Join us to enjoy exclusive benefits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2OUlFrrWiZvSsZRwOYmNg/join
Source: NHTSA - Kia
Kia America has issued apark outside recallfor 462,869 model year 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because of a risk of fire while parked or driving.
The automaker is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair has been completed.
The front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat because of a stuck power seat slide knob, potentially resulting in a fire and increasing the risk of injury.
To fix the issue, dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge.
Owners can expect to be notified by mail starting July 30 and can contact Kia customer service at800-333-4542. Kias number for the recall is SC316.
Kia vehicle owners can also visitNHTSA.gov/recallsor call NHTSAs Vehicle Safety Hotline at888-327-4236and enter their license plate number or 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is under recall. NHTSA also encourages everyone to download itsSaferCar appto stay informed on current recalls.
How to Check for Recalls
Use NHTSAs Recalls LookupToolto use your license plate number or vehicle identification number to search for any open safety recalls, including the urgent Kia recall.
Download our SaferCarappand let it check automatically for you.
If your vehicle does have a safety recall, call your automakers local dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Sign up atNHTSA.gov/Alertsto be notified by email if your vehicle is affected by a future recall.
If you think your vehicle may have a safety defect that isnt part of a current recall, contact NHTSAonlineor by calling the agencys Vehicle Safety Hotline at888-327-4236, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. For more information, visitNHTSA.gov/Recalls.
Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2OUlFrrWiZvSsZRwOYmNg
Join us to enjoy exclusive benefits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2OUlFrrWiZvSsZRwOYmNg/join
Source: NHTSA - Kia
