NHTSA Campaign 20V399000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 20V399000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
- The risk
- If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reported August 7, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V399000 (1)
Kia (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V399000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.