Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 KIA NIRO EVManufacturer campaign: SC308Part: 36501-0EDA0Part: 44000-18MD02024 KIA EV9Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2023 KIA NIRO EV
- Brand or manufacturer
- KIA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V271000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety