2014 Kia Soul | 2015 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul Ev | 2014 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul | 2015 Kia Soul — Steering
Published October 2, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V608000, published October 2, 2017 and initiated September 29, 2017. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2014 Kia Soul | 2015 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul Ev | 2014 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul | 2015 Kia Soul — Steering.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SOUL
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 KIA SOUL | 2015 KIA SOUL EV | 2016 KIA SOUL EV | 2014 KIA SOUL EV | 2016 KIA SOUL | 2015 KIA SOUL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Kia Soul | 2015 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul Ev | 2014 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul | 2015 Kia Soul — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V608000 on October 2, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SOUL.