Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V608000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V608000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2016 soul and soul ev vehicles Includes 342,381 affected units, Steering Gear May Separate, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2016 soul and soul ev vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V608000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-09-29T00:00:00
Subject: Steering gear may separate
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 342,381

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC155
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.16

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