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Recall 23V179000 — KIA CARNIVAL (2022, 2023)

U.S. NHTSA · United States · 2023-03-17

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Agency
U.S. NHTSA
Recall identifier
23V179000
Date of alert
2023-03-17
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
vehicle recall
Brand
Kia America, Inc.
Product category
vehicle
Product type
TRAILER HITCHES
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V179000

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