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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V534000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Published August 1, 2023 · Recall initiated: July 31, 2023

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
KIA
Model
NIRO
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Lot
2020 KIA NIRO | 2019 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2022 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2018 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2017 KIA NIRO | 2020 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2021 KIA NIRO PHEV | 2018 KIA NIRO | 2019 KIA NIRO | 2021 KIA NIRO | 2022 KIA NIRO
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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