NHTSA Recall 17V608000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V608000; Date: Sep. 29, 2017
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 KIA Soul; 2015 KIA Soul; 2016 KIA Soul; 2014 KIA Soul Ev; 2015 KIA Soul Ev; 2016 KIA Soul Ev
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 342,381
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2017
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