NHTSA Campaign 22V626000
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA campaign 22V626000 covers 3 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the trailer hitches. The repair is free.
Kia America, Inc filed the report for 22V626000 with NHTSA on August 15, 2022; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 22V626000, NHTSA lists up to 36,417 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 22V626000 were scheduled from April 12, 2023, 240 days after the report.
22V626000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2020–2022.
By potentially affected vehicles, 22V626000 ranks 34 of 67 Kia America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 22V626000, Kia America, Inc has 3 other recalls on the trailer hitches on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- The risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
Reported August 15, 2022
Vehicles covered by 22V626000 (3)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22V626000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: August 15, 2022. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted