NHTSA Recall 24V400000
Filed by Kia America, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2024-06-04. An estimated 2,401 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC317
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.