NHTSA 20V399000Manufacturer no. SC192
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- Report received by NHTSA
- July 8, 2020
- Owner notification
- August 14, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 5,385 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- SEDONA
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.
Safety risk
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V399000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov