NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Kia America, Inc. - Improperly Tightened Differential Bolts
Published: April 16, 2024Recall ID: 24V271000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Differential Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Differential Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 24V271000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V271000 |
| 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 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC308 |
| Potentially affected | 8 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-16T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |