2016 KIA SOUL RECALL - #17V608000
RECALL FOR STEERING
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 KIA SOUL |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
7/21/2013 - 9/30/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/2/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2017 |
| # Affected |
342,381 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 KIA SOUL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2016 KIA SOUL Recall for ENGINE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 22, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
Dec 22, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
Dec 22, 2021 - 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
Oct 22, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
Oct 01, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed.
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Comments
12/18/2015 - Robert McGuire
Ok...they are replacing these pinion plugs with a better adhesive.....REALLY ? And adding "set bolt"
for additional security.Why not a bolt to start with ???? Also the ones deemed not "bad " adhesive...shouldn't they get the set bolt too ????
I was.about to purchase one of these.Someone from Kia should contact me right away...or I will definitely look [email protected]