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Weekly Recalls:  Major Recalls From Ford, Kia

Written by CarPro | Jan 25, 2024 4:42:37 PM

**FORD**

Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach

A detached trim piece can fall of the vehicle, become a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,889,110

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 13, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


**KIA**

Roof Molding May Detach

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V025000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 101,049

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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