Date: 17.06.2014
Component: Steering
Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
Description:
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia soul vehicles manufactured july 21, 2013, through january 17, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the plug that secures the pinion gear to the steering gear assembly may loosen due to an improper application of thread-locking adhesive during the assembly process.
Consequencs:
As a result, the pinion gear can separate from the steering gear assembly, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion plug with a new pinion plug which has properly applied thread-locking adhesive, free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2014. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc108.
Date: 02.03.2015
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Accelerator Pedal
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Description:
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 soul and soul electric vehicles manufactured july 21, 2013, to january 8, 2015. a section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc116.
Date: 02.03.2015
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Accelerator Pedal
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Description:
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 soul and soul electric vehicles manufactured july 21, 2013, to january 8, 2015. a section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc116.
