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Kia Telluride 2020technical service bulletin

Bulletin SC183_DPSM · NHTSA communication 10170768 · issued Jan 9, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Trailer Hitches
component
2020
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC183) - DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - Kia Motors America (KMA) has identified a typographical error regarding the "maximum tongue weight" towing specification in the 2020 MY Telluride Ownerâ  s Manual. The ownerâ  s manual incorrectly identifies that the maximum tongue weight when towing a trailer is 351 lbs. However, the correct maximum tongue weight is 500 lbs. In addition, Kia has found that some manuals may be missing a warning pertaining to the adjustment of the 2nd row seat with the walk-in switch or strap while the vehicle is moving or when t

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What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.