Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V120000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V120000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2016 kia soul vehicles equipped with 1 Includes 378,967 affected units, Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2012-2016 kia soul vehicles equipped with 1

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 kia soul vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline direct injection (gdi) engines. high exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the catalytic overheating protection engine control unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. in addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. the recall began april 17, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc176.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V120000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2019-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Overheated catalytic converter may damage engine

Component: Engine

Potentially Affected Units: 378,967

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC176

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 kia soul vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline direct injection (gdi) engines. high exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

Consequence Summary: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. a broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. the leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the catalytic overheating protection engine control unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. in addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. the recall began april 17, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc176.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 63.28

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