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February 26, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V148000
Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V148000
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 35,031
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC299.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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2020MY Telluride
Halogen Headlamp Assembly
Basis of Safety Defect Determination 573.6(c)(6)
January 4, 2023
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) contacts Kia North America (Kia NA) Safety Office regarding complaints of loss of high beams involving the 2020MY Telluride.
January 11, 2023
Kia NA Safety Office provides technical information pertaining to 2020MY Telluride headlamp assembly, overview of inoperable high beam condition and how condition does not impact low beam operation, and its analysis of the VOQs.
January 27, 2023
ODI opens Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-002) to investigate complete loss of high beams with no re-engagement or warning resulting in reduced visibility.
February 15, 2023
ODI issues PE23-002 information request (IR) letter to Kia NA Safety Office.
March 1, 2023
Kia NA Safety Office provides additional engineering information of inoperable high beam condition to ODI during meeting and identifies plan to extend warranty to 15 years / 150,000 miles to address customer satisfaction issue.
March 29, 2023
Kia NA Safety Office submits its response to PE23-002 IR letter and concludes loss of high beams does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety given the low customer usage rate of high beams, the continued operability of the low beams, and NHTSA’s precedent and enforcement history of issue.
April 25, 2023
Kia NA notifies owners of warranty extension campaign. Kia NA Safety Office continues to monitor field data.
October 13, 2023
In an effort to increase customer awareness, Kia NA renotifies owners of the extended warranty campaign.
January 24, 2024 – February 18, 2024
ODI meets with Kia NA Safety Office to review data received after IR response. ODI requests Kia NA Safety Office consider conducting recall of the 2020MY Telluride equipped with halogen headlamps in light of continuing customer complaints and new approach to evaluating loss of high beams issues. Kia NA Safety Office updates field data and identifies 4,975 warranty claims, 839 techline cases and 543 customer complaints [dates of receipt 3/1/2019—2/15/2024]. No injuries or fatalities. Three (3) alleged but unconfirmed deer strikes.
February 19, 2024
Kia NA decides to recall certain 2020MY Telluride vehicles equipped with halogen headlamp assemblies.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| KIA | TELLURIDE | 2020 |
3 Associated Documents
2020MY Telluride Halogen Headlamp Assembly Chronology
RMISC-24V148-1227.pdf 83.416KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V148-8879.PDF 214.025KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V148-8311.pdf 645.092KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-148
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Kia America, Inc. FEB 26, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-148 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC299 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Kia America, Inc.
Address : 111 Peters Canyon Road
Irvine CA 92606 Company phone : 800-333-4542
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 35,031 Estimated percentage with defect : 13 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2020 Kia Telluride Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Certain 2020 model year Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through November 18, 2019 (35,031 units) equipped with halogen headlamp assemblies that have not already had both headlamp assemblies replaced under warranty with the improved remedy part. The recall population was determined by a review of vehicle supplier production and warranty claim records. The vehicles subject to this recall were not produced in VIN order. Customers seeking information about their specific vehicle will be referred to Kia’s Customer Care Center or their Kia dealer. Production Dates : JAN 09, 2019 – NOV 18, 2019
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Over time, the high beam shield gear mechanism in each headlamp assembly can independently become damaged due to heat generated from the halogen bulb. If this occurs, the high beam(s) is no longer operable. This condition does not affect the operation of the low beams.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The loss of high beams can reduce visibility in certain areas with limited
surrounding lighting, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Damage to the shield gear mechanism due to heat from halogen bulb. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-148 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Reduced high beam visibility from either the left or right side due to an inoperable high beam. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : LAMP ASSY-HEAD Component Description : Head Lamp Assembly (LH) Component Part Number : 92101 S9000 Component Name 2 : LAMP ASSY-HEAD Component Description : Head Lamp Assembly (RH) Component Part Number : 92102 S9000 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : SL Alabama Address : 2481 Airport Blvd
Alexander City Alabama 35010
Country : United States Chronology :
See attached document titled “2020MY Telluride Halogen Headlamp Assembly Chronology”. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-148
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with
instructions to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer. Kia dealers will inspect the high beam shield gear mechanism and either apply a clip to secure the shield gear to the shaft or replace the headlamp assembly.
Kia will reimburse owners for repair expenses already incurred pursuant to Kia’s General Reimbursement Plan filed May 10, 2022.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The remedy component contains a shield gear mechanism that is resistant to damage from heat from halogen bulb.
Model year 2020 Telluride vehicles produced beginning 11/19/2019 are equipped with headlamps with an improved shield gear and additional venting. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on April 22, 2024.
The owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on April 25, 2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 22, 2024 – APR 22, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 25, 2024 – APR 25, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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