NHTSARecalled May 21, 2024 · #24V358000
High Voltage Battery Safety Plug May Overheat
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- High Voltage Battery Safety Plug May Overheat
- 2022 Niro EV
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.