Voluntary service campaign: drive belt inspection/replacement (SC254)

Bulletin number

SC254_TSB

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DRIVE BELT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC254) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, replace the v-ribbed drive belt on certain 2022MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from September 10, 2021 through September 15, 2022 . The subject vehicles may have been produced with a drive belt that was not manufactured to Kia's specifications. Drive belts not manufactured to Kia's specifications may prematurely loosen or become damaged. A loose or damaged drive belt may result in a loss of A/C function and/or illumination of the battery light. If the vehicle continues to be driven after these warnings occur, potential overheating of the vehicle's engine may result.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints in the engine category.