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Kia recalls 80,255 Niro EVs and hybrids over airbag, seatbelt concerns

Kia is recalling some 80,255 Niro EVs and hybrid cars over potential airbag and seatbelt malfunctions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.

Kia is recalling some 80,255 Niro EVs and hybrid cars over potential airbag and seatbelt malfunctions, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The NHTSA cited "variance in the routing of the floor wiring assembly combined with repeated sliding adjustment of the front passenger seat," as the reason for the recall, also raising the possibility of "malfunctioning airbags and seatbelts that may increase injuries in the case of accidents." The report added that Niro SUVs manufactured in mid-December are equipped with a properly routed floor wiring harness assembly that contains additional protective coverings.

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