Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V836000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V836000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 kia niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18v-666 Includes 27,030 affected units, Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2018 kia niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18v-666
Defect Summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kia niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18v-666. the main relay within the power relay assembly (pra) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the pra and replace either the pra or the main relay, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 9, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc256. this recall supersedes nhtsa recall number 18v-666. vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.