Kia is recalling over 427,000 Telluride vehicles due to a rollaway risk caused by potentially improper assembly, affecting nearly the entire production line from January 2019 to October 2023. The issue stems from the misalignment of the splines on the right front and intermediate driveshafts, which could lead to unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake isn't engaged. Kia's investigation, initiated by owner complaints, revealed that a small percentage might have the described spline damage.

Kia's corrective action involves a two-phase remedy where dealers will update the Electronic Parking Brake software to automatically activate in certain conditions and conduct a thorough inspection, replacing any necessary components to prevent accidental rollaway. Vehicle owners will receive notification letters by mid-May, but they are encouraged to proactively contact Kia's customer service for immediate assistance.

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