What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2024286
- Recall date
- 21 May 2024
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Niro
- Model years
- 2022
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- High Voltage
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 257
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue:rnOn certain electric vehicles, the safety plug for the high-voltage battery may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the plug could overheat and melt. This problem could also cause a loss of power to the wheels. rn rnSafety Risk:rnA safety plug that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.rn rnCorrective Actions: rnKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the safety plug.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2024286.