2019–2020 Kia Carnival
- Affected
- 2,241
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 201074
- Supplier
- Kia Motors Australia
The defect
The positive terminal on the alternator may not have been tightened to specification during assembly. Should the terminal become loose, this may increase the resistance to the alternator and may lead to heat being generated, which could result in a fire within the engine compartment.
The hazard
If the vehicle alternator overheats and this results in an engine compartment fire, this increases the risk of an accident, serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
The remedy
Kia Motors Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Motors Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle.For further information, consumers should contact Kia Motors Australia on 13 15 42.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 2,241 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Kia Motors Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- https://www.kia.com/au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.