Warning
2024 Kia Ev9 Recall: SEAT BELTS
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
WarningCampaign #24V338000Airbags / Restraints
2024 Kia Ev9 Recall: SEAT BELTS
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Kia Ev9
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Affected Vehicles
2024 Kia Ev9
Recall Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence
A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC312.
411 Press Analysis
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Kia Ev9 vehicles due to an issue with seat belts:front:retractor. The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2024. A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database