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2024 Kia Telluride Recall: SEATS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Telluride
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Automobile factory assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA vehicle recall
A vehicle assembly line at an automobile factory (representative file photo). Specific vehicle and component: see recall details below. Photo: Marek Slusarczyk / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia Telluride

Recall Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

411 Press Analysis

A critical vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2024 Kia Telluride. NHTSA received the recall report on June 5, 2024 involving seats:front assembly:power adjust. A fire increases the risk of injury. This recall carries the highest urgency rating. Kia America, Inc. is advising owners to park their vehicles and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. All owners can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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