80K Kia Niro vehicles recalled over air bag issue

Kia Niro Seats Could Damage Wiring And Trigger Airbags On 80,000 Cars
More than 80,000 Kia Niro models are being recalled in the United States because of vulnerable wires that could be damaged, impacting how the airbags deploy and the operation of the seatbelt pretensioner. For a brand as well versed as Kia at making solid cars, the issue does seem like a bizarre oversight.
Kia Recalls 82,000-Plus Niro SUVs for Airbag Issue
Kia is recalling more than 82,200 examples of its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric Niro compact SUV over an issue with the front passenger airbag.
Recall alert: 80K Kia Niro vehicles recalled over air bag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of more than 80,000 Kia Niro vehicles. The NHTSA said a floor wiring assembly under the front passenger seat may get damaged and prevent the front airbags and seatbelts from working properly. It may also cause the side curtain air bag to deploy at the wrong time.
Kia Announces 80K Vehicle Recall Due to Major Safety Risk
Kia America has initiated a recall of more than 80,000 Niro vehicles from model years 2023-2025 due to a critical wiring defect that could compromise essential safety systems, the automaker said in a report filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ).
Kia recalls more than 80,000 Niro SUVs over possible air bag, seat belt issue
Kia is recalling 80,255 of its 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid, and Hybrid vehicles because the air bags and seat belts may not work properly.
Kia Recalls 80K Niros over Airbags, Seatbelts That Might Not Work
The recall affects certain 2023–2025 Niros and pertains to under-seat wiring that can be damaged, disabling the front passenger-side airbag and seatbelt.
Kia Niros Are Recalled to Fix Airbag and Seat Belt Problems
Kia is recalling over 80,000 Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid vehicles from the 2023 through 2025 model years to fix an issue with their airbags and seat belts.
80K Kia vehicles recalled due to faulty air bag deployment, wiring concerns
Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the recall is necessary because the wiring can become damaged, preventing airbags and seat belts from deploying as intended.
Damaged wiring prompts Kia airbag safety recall
Kia America, Inc. has announced a recall affecting specific models of their vehicles due to potential issues with air bag and seat belt deployment. The recall, identified by NHTSA Campaign Number 25V024000,
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Kia recalls 80,000 Niro vehicles because of damaged wiring
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