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Kia Recall SC256:
2017 Kia Niro
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Hybrid Propulsion System
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Documents (9)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall 573 Report - November 14, 2022
- 2017-2018MY Niro Hybrid PRA Chronology
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- 2017-2018 MY NIRO HYBRID VEHICLES POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY (PRA) - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC256) Q & A January 5, 2023
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
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