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2020 KIA Telluride: Exterior Lighting recall

NHTSA campaign 24V148000 · 35K units potentially affected · filed Feb 26, 2024

What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.

Why it matters

Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC299.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
24V148000
Manufacturer no.
SC299
Manufacturer
KIA America, Inc.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Units affected
35,031
Report received
Feb 26, 2024
Owner letters
Aug 9, 2024
Type
Vehicle

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