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  "description": "Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles.  The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.",
  "path": "/recalls/us/25v115000",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-03T20:10:29+00:00",
  "site": "at://did:plc:2s32mlusc66sjb256aenynfc/site.standard.publication/self",
  "tags": [
    "recall",
    "ev",
    "us",
    "kia"
  ],
  "textContent": "Vehicles affected: KIA EV9 (2025)\n\nSummary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles.  The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.\n\nConsequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.\n\nRemedy: Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC337.",
  "title": "Kia Ev9 recall (25V115000)",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-01T21:05:47+00:00"
}