Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla Is Being Recalled For Power Windows, While Kia Is Facing Potential Fire Risk

 

Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,096,762

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

2. Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number of Units Affected 70,887

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.