KIA SOUL EV 2016: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V608000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SOUL EV | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-11-16 | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-02 |
Production Dates: 2013-07-21 - 2015-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC155
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 342381
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
