These cars could catch fire at any moment. The manufacturer Kia has launched a recall of 462,869 Telluride vehicles from 2020 to 2024 in the United States, due to the risk of fire, whether the vehicle is running or stopped.
The manufacturer advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from other cars and structures until necessary repairs are made.
According to Kia, the button to adjust the position of the front seats can become stuck or misaligned, potentially causing the electric motor to overheat. If it overheats, a fire may occur. Owners should watch for signs that indicate a problem, such as seats that no longer adjust or continue to move even after releasing the adjustment button. The presence of smoke is also a sign that should not be ignored.
Repairs at no cost to owners
To resolve this issue, dealers will install a bracket for the seat switch covers and replace the seat adjustment buttons, at no cost to owners.
Homeowners will receive a notification by mail starting July 30. They can also check the US Federal Highway Safety Agency website to check whether their vehicle is subject to recall or not. However, the manufacturer did not provide information on the start date of the cars’ repairs.
Source: BFM TV
