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Kia issues new recall of 460,000 vehicles after previous fix to fire risk failed
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Key Points:
- Kia is recalling 462,869 Telluride vehicles from model years 2020-2024 due to a fire risk linked to the front power seat motor overheating, as the previous recall failed to fully resolve the issue.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises owners to park these vehicles outside and away from other cars and buildings to reduce fire hazards.
- The defect occurs if the front power seat slide cover or knob is struck, potentially causing the seat motor to run continuously and overheat, with seven fires and 11 cases of seat motor melting reported.
- Improper repairs from the earlier recall may contribute to the ongoing risk, prompting this new recall to install an electronic fuse assembly that stops continuous motor operation if the seat switch is damaged.
- Owner notification letters will be sent on August 13, and affected vehicle owners can have the fix installed at Kia dealerships free of charge.
