NHTSA Recall 22V836000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V836000; Date: Nov. 11, 2022
overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 KIA Niro; 2018 KIA Niro
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 27,030
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kia niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18v-666. the main relay within the power relay assembly (pra) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the pra and replace either the pra or the main relay, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 9, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc256. this recall supersedes nhtsa recall number 18v-666. vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall 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.
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