NHTSASEATS
Kia America, Inc. - Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor
Published: June 5, 2024Recall ID: 24V407000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Affected Products
Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor |
| Nhtsa id | 24V407000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V407000 |
| 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 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. |
| Completion rate | 82.84 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316. |
| Consequence summary | A fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC316 |
| Potentially affected | 462869 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |