KIA EV9 2024: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V400000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | EV9 | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-07-30 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-05 |
Production Dates: 2023-09-25 - 2024-03-21
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC317
Component: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2401
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.
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.
