NHTSASTRUCTURE
Kia America, Inc. - Inadequate Headliner Impact Protection/FMVSS 201
Published: June 4, 2024Recall ID: 24V400000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Affected Products
Inadequate Headliner Impact Protection/FMVSS 201
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inadequate Headliner Impact Protection/FMVSS 201 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V400000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V400000 |
| 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 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact." |
| Completion rate | 87.08 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317. |
| Consequence summary | A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC317 |
| Potentially affected | 2401 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |