2023 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #22V651000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2023 KIA SPORTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/23/2022 |
| # Affected |
19,701 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge. |
| Consequences |
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
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