Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 19,701 of its 2023 Sportage vehicles because a nut securing the alternator's battery terminal may not have been tightened properly during assembly. A loose connection at this terminal can cause the engine to stall while driving or create an electrical surge. Kia dealers will inspect the alternator battery positive terminal nut and tighten it as necessary at no cost to owners.
A loose battery terminal nut can cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving, increasing the chance of a crash, or generate an electrical surge that can start a fire in the engine compartment.
Dealer inspection and tightening of the alternator battery positive terminal nut.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response