KIA SOUL 2012: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V822000

Make Model Year
KIA SOUL 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-29 2014-12-29 2014-12-29

Production Dates: 2009-01-08 - 2013-10-02

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC112

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 95314

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.

Consequence

A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.

Notes

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.