NHTSA recall 20V-436 (20V436000)
exterior lighting recall reported July 28, 2020 - about 86,921 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V436000
- Also written as
- 20V-436
- Manufacturer number
- SC194
- Reported
- July 28, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~86,921
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-436 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.