The car giant Kia must now recall over 22,000 cars because an employee has repeatedly made serious mistakes on the assembly line.
Production defects have led Kia to recall over 22,000 EV9 models. The recall is due to human error at Kia's Gwangmyeong plant in South Korea, where an employee forgot to attach the seat belts to the second and third row seats.
Kia has recalled 22,883 cars produced between September 25, 2023 and October 15, 2024. The defect was discovered when a car owner complained about missing motor mounts on the third row seats.
Kia subsequently examined 990 vehicles and found defects in three vehicles. Kia states that the recalled vehicles were only sold in the United States.
Missing nuts can pose a safety risk in the event of an accident as the seats could come loose. Kia is therefore offering free inspection and repair of all affected vehicles at Kia dealers.
According to Kia, the defect has not caused accidents or injuries, writes InsideEVs .
A Kia North America spokesperson said the company regrets the error and the inconvenience it has caused customers. Kia emphasizes that it takes safety very seriously and is working to improve its quality control to prevent similar errors in the future.
The recall is a reminder that even small manufacturing errors can have big consequences. It is crucial for automakers to have effective quality control processes in place to ensure that all cars meet the necessary safety standards.
Kia's handling of the situation shows that they take responsibility for the error and are willing to do what is necessary to ensure customer safety. This is important to maintain trust in the car brand.
Consumers who purchased a Kia EV9 produced during the specified period should contact their local Kia dealer to have their vehicle checked.
Recalls are nothing new. Last year, for example, Ford was fined its largest ever for ignoring authorities' demands to recall several thousand cars. Read more about it here .
