NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V608
Manufacturer Kia
Motors America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 342,381
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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 is expected to begin 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.
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.
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