NHTSA Recall # | 148403 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V594000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC181 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | TELLURIDE |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
Date of notification | 30/08/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/01/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/08/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/08/19 |
Report created | 14/08/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 30168 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
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). |