NHTSA Recall 24V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V057000; Date: Jan. 31, 2024
a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 KIA EV6; 2023 KIA Niro Ev; 2024 KIA Niro Ev
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,243
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 29, 2024. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc295.
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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