The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

Hybrid Propulsion System

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

Actions

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.

Documents (14)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 16, 2018 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• Miscellaneous Document - SC168 – 2017-2018 MY NIRO HEV POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY (PRA) SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A November 16, 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Chronology
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 16, 2018 Attention: All Dealer Principals
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - July 2019
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3

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