recall information
Recall number
REC-006250
Campaign number
251010
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KIA
Model
MV EV9
Year range
2023 - 2024
Affected units
305
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, vehicles may have been assembled with missing seat mounting bolts. As a result, the seats may not be correctly secured to the vehicle and could move inadvertently.
What are the hazards?
If the seats move inadvertently in the event of an accident or hard braking it may increase the risk of injury or death to occupants.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing asking them to immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred Kia dealer to have the work carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Kia Customer Service
Contact phone
131 542
Contact email
customer_service@kia.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
