2024 Kia Telluride Recall Due to Fire Risk in Engine

Defective Kia Engine Valve Springs a Fire Risk

2024 Kia Telluride Recall Due to fire Risk in EngineKia North America recently issued a recall for 2,872 of its 2024 Kia Telluride SUVs due to defective engine valve springs that could potentially cause a fire and or a collision.

The automaker warns drivers that the springs could break when they are driving their SUV. If that happens, the driver could experience a loss of drive power and there is the potential it could cause a hole in the engine block. If there is a hole in the engine block, this could pose a fire risk as well as a potential crash, according to the NHTSA.

Kia is working to resolve the program and owners may take their vehicles to a dealership for free repairs, the automaker said.

The auto manufacturer is planning to send notification letters to owners of the affected vehicles on April 5, 2024.

Also, for more information about the recall, owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and mention recall number SC296.

The 2024 Kia Telluride is sold with a 5-year/60,000-mile limited warranty as well as a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Is it time to break up with your car? Are you tired of repeated problems such as electrical issues, engine problems, or a dangerous safety issue? If that sounds familiar, you don’t have to wait for a recall before you reach out to an experienced attorney and get help. California Lemon Law Attorney James Johnson will review your case and let you know if it qualifies as a lemon.

We highly recommend 2024 Kia Telluride owners with steering, engine or other problems obtain invoices for all repairs and recall visits from the dealership. These documents will support your potential case. Should the vehicle experience repeated issues or become a safety risk, these documents support the Lemon Law Claim. Contact us for a free case review at 1-(877) 465-8161 or read on for answers to frequently asked questions. 

Published on Feb. 28, 2024

Disclaimer: This article provides general information about vehicles that may be covered by the California lemon law. However, the lemon law has very specific requirements that must be met for your vehicle to be considered a lemon. Every case has a unique set of circumstances and there are specific criteria that must be met for the lemon law to apply. It is imperative that you take immediate action if you believe your vehicle may qualify.

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