NHTSA recall campaign

20V399000

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

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1Affected configurations shown5,385Potential units affected86.2%Latest completion context
ComponentElectrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Report receivedAug 7, 2020
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

What fixes it

Official remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

2020-3
0.0%
2020-4
0.0%
2021-1
0.0%
2021-2
0.0%
2021-3
0.0%
2021-4
0.0%
2022-1
0.0%
2022-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 20V399000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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