Kia Ev9 recall (24V338000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V338000
Report Received: 2024-05-14
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): EV9
Model Year(s): 2024
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC312.

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