Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V322000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V322000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 ev6 vehicles Includes 9,014 affected units, Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 ev6 vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motor america (kia) is recalling certain 2022 ev6 vehicles. a software error in the shifter control unit (scu) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

Corrective Action

Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. dealers will update the shifter control unit software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 25, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc236.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V322000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-05-11T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle rollaway from software error
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 9,014

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC236
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motor america (kia) is recalling certain 2022 ev6 vehicles. a software error in the shifter control unit (scu) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Consequence Summary: Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action: Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. dealers will update the shifter control unit software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 25, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc236.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.82

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NHTSA ID: 22V322000
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Created At: 1742808662
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