Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V389000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V389000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 kia soul electric vehicle (ev) vehicles Includes 3,714 affected units, Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2016 kia soul electric vehicle (ev) vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 kia soul electric vehicle (ev) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into park 'p' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. if the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the park 'p' position and the parking brake is not applied.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. the recall began august 7, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc191.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V389000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Unintended movement due to damaged park mechanism
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,714

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC191
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 kia soul electric vehicle (ev) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into park 'p' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. if the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the park 'p' position and the parking brake is not applied.
Consequence Summary: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. the recall began august 7, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc191.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.77

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NHTSA ID: 20V389000
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