Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
TELLURIDE
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
19V594000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front
Effect Of Defect
If A Child Seat Is Not Properly Secured, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Occupant In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20190109
End Of Manufacture
20190805
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30168
Date Owners Notified
20190830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20190813
Make Campaign Number
SC181
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208