KIA NIRO EV 2023: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V271000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | NIRO EV | 2023 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-04-16 | 2024-04-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC308
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
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.
