Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V123000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 208,858 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V123000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 02, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V123000 |
| Units affected: | 208,858 |
- Description:
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
- Consequeces:
- If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.
- 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.