Its Shop Time Mondays: GMC Terrain And Kia Sedona Are In The Hot Seat

1. Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V338000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 106,428

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.

2. Sensing Module may not Power Down Correctly

If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V340000

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 88,129

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.