Kia Ev6, Niro Ev recall (24V057000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V057000
Report Received: 2024-01-31
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): EV6, NIRO EV
Model Year(s): 2023, 2024
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potentially Affected Units: 1,243

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

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