Defect Description For Recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) Is Recalling Certain 2020 Telluride Vehicles Equipped With Smart Cruise Control (Scc). When A Trailer Is Connected To The Vehicle, The Trailer Brake Lights Will Not Illuminate When The Scc Applies The Brakes. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
TELLURIDE
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V436000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights Can Fail To Warn Other Drivers That The Vehicle Is Slowing, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kia Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Additional Wire Harness To The Main Fuse Box To Signal The Trailer Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 10, 2020. Owners May Contact Kia Customer Service At 1-800-333-4542. Kia’S Number For This Recall Is Sc194.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
86921
Date Owners Notified
20200910
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20200728
Make Campaign Number
SC194
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108