Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V534000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V534000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2022 niro and 2018-2022 niro plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 121,411 affected units, Engine Compartment Fire, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2022 niro and 2018-2022 niro plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 niro and 2018-2022 niro plug-in hybrid vehicles. fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 29, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc276.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V534000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2023-07-31T00:00:00
Subject: Engine compartment fire
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 121,411

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC276
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 niro and 2018-2022 niro plug-in hybrid vehicles. fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence Summary: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 29, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc276.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.63

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NHTSA ID: 23V534000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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