Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V388000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V388000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 35,185 affected units, WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010. a limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 13, 2010. owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V388000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2010-08-31T00:00:00
Subject: Wiring harness replacement
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 35,185

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC083
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010. a limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered.
Consequence Summary: When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 13, 2010. owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4nv5-zkwj-csfh
NHTSA ID: 10V388000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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