Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #24V057000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,243 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V057000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 31, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V057000 |
| Units affected: | 1,243 |
- Description:
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
- Consequeces:
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
- 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.