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WarningCampaign #24V400000Structure / Body

2024 Kia Ev9 Recall: STRUCTURE

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Ev9
Component
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
Vehicle bodies on an automobile assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA structure/body recall
Vehicle bodies on an automobile assembly line (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia Ev9

Recall 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."

Consequence

A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

411 Press Analysis

Owners of 2024 Kia Ev9 vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2024. The recall involves structure:interior panels:ceiling. A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. Kia America, Inc. is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.

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