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Kia America, Inc. - Engine Valve Springs May Break
Published: February 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V077000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Affected Products
Engine Valve Springs May Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Valve Springs May Break |
| Nhtsa id | 24V077000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V077000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block. |
| Completion rate | 97.41 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC296 |
| Potentially affected | 2872 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |