Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your 2020 Kia Telluride may have a problem with the seat belt assemblies in the front, second, and third rows, which could affect how a child restraint system is secured in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If a child seat isn't properly secured, there's a higher risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies for free, and also replace the driver's seat belt with a U.S. specification one. You'll be notified and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed 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.
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