Recall 22V626000

TRAILER HITCHES

Report Date

20220815

Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	KIA	TELLURIDE
2021	KIA	TELLURIDE
2022	KIA	TELLURIDE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.