Recall Details For: 2020 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 20V399000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 160035
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:20V399000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: KIA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: SEDONA
- MODEL YEAR: 2020
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : SC192
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Kia Motors America
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5385
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20200814
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Kia America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20200708
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20200708
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000104224004132735000000203
