Carmaker Recalls Over 400,000 SUVs Over Crash Risk From ‘Unintended Vehicle Movement
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 427,407 Kia Telluride SUVs over concerns the vehicles may move while parked due to a faulty shaft engagement and thus crash, authorities said Tuesday.
The Irvine, California-based manufacturer said the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of each of the affected vehicles “may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier,” according to a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“Over time, partial engagement can cause damage to the intermediate shaft splines,” the NHTSA document continued. “Damaged shaft splines may result in unintended vehicle movement while in Park if the parking brake is not engaged.”
The affected vehicles thus faced an increased risk of a crash, according to the document.
#Recall: Kia is recalling all 2020-2023 Telluride SUVs and some 2024 models because they might roll away when put in Park. A total of 427,407 vehicles are being recalled. https://t.co/KaPaNuQLco
— Consumer Reports (@ConsumerReports) March 28, 2024
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