NHTSA Recall # | 153644 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V436000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC194 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | TELLURIDE |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 10/09/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/12/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/07/20 |
Report created | 29/07/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 86921 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |