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Safety Recall: 24V358000

24V358000 Reported: 5/21/2024 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION

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Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

Safety Risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected Vehicles