Recalls
Recall 247385
USA Recall: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a kia dealership. water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (pcb) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a genuine kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. if equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 16, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc265.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles