Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V724000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V724000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles Includes 6,262 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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2015-2019 soul ev vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles. the parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the park 'p' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 21, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc287. this recall expands and replaces recall number 20v-389. vehicles previously repaired under 20v-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V724000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2023-10-26T00:00:00
Subject: Unintended movement due to damaged park mechanism
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 6,262

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC287
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles. the parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the park 'p' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
Consequence Summary: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 21, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc287. this recall expands and replaces recall number 20v-389. vehicles previously repaired under 20v-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 49.52

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NHTSA ID: 23V724000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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