NHTSA Campaign 23V179000
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA campaign 23V179000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the trailer hitches. The repair is free.
Kia America, Inc filed the report for 23V179000 with NHTSA on March 17, 2023; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 23V179000, NHTSA lists up to 3,555 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 23V179000 were scheduled from May 16, 2023, 60 days after the report.
23V179000 covers 1 model from Kia, model years 2022–2023.
By potentially affected vehicles, 23V179000 ranks 51 of 67 Kia America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 23V179000, Kia America, Inc has 3 other recalls on the trailer hitches on this site; the one before 23V179000 was 22V703000, reported on September 19, 2022.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water 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 their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
Reported March 17, 2023
Vehicles covered by 23V179000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V179000, 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: March 17, 2023. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted