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SevereNHTSA·18V257000·Announced 2018-04-20

Kia Recalls 2017 Niro Vehicles Due to Hybrid System Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2017 Niro vehicles because a leaking hydraulic clutch actuator seal may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that can increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Hybrid Propulsion System where the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak. This leak allows oil to accumulate in the cap area, which can result in an electrical short.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 27,029 vehicles. Owners will be notified by Kia, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil. If needed, dealers will replace the HCA assembly or the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin on June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information. Kia's number for this recall is SC163. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA NIRO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hazard
Affected units
27,029

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NIRO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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