Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a spare tire that's not the right size, which can affect your car's brakes and traction control.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brakes or traction control aren't working properly, you're more likely to be in a crash.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the spare tire for free, if it needs to be replaced, and we'll take care of it through your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
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