NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - High Voltage Battery Safety Plug May Overheat
Published: May 21, 2024Recall ID: 24V358000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery Safety Plug May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery Safety Plug May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V358000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V358000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire. |
| Completion rate | 83.27 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC314 |
| Potentially affected | 2209 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |