2016 Kia Soul Recalls
All 2016 Kia Soul recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.November 6th, 2015
Recalled Component
STEERING
STEERING
Recall Date
November 6th, 2015
November 6th, 2015
Units Effected
256,459
256,459
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V736000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC125
Manufactured Begin Date: January 18th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: December 8th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kia Soul and Soul EV vehicles manufactured January 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the adhesive used to secure the steering pinion gear to the steering gear assembly may have insufficient strength, and as a result, the pinion gear may separate from the steering gear assembly. Consequence Summary:
If the pinion gear separates, there would be a loss of steering which could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pinion plug that secures the pinion gear. Dealers will also install a set bolt for additional reinforcement. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC125. Recall 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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