Component Description
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Kia Motors America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20190109
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190805
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
30168
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190830
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20190813
Record Creation Date
20190814
Defect Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence Summary
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Corrective Summary
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.
Recall 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.
