NHTSA Recall 23V534000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V534000; Date: Jul. 31, 2023
a fire increases the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 KIA Niro; 2018 KIA Niro; 2019 KIA Niro; 2020 KIA Niro; 2021 KIA Niro; 2022 KIA Niro; 2018 KIA Niro Phev; 2019 KIA Niro Phev; 2020 KIA Niro Phev; 2021 KIA Niro Phev; 2022 KIA Niro Phev
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 121,411
Recall Summary:
kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 niro and 2018-2022 niro plug-in hybrid vehicles. fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 29, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc276.
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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