NHTSA Recall 19V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V120000; Date: Feb. 22, 2019
piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. a broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. the leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 KIA Soul; 2013 KIA Soul; 2014 KIA Soul; 2015 KIA Soul; 2016 KIA Soul
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 378,967
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 kia soul vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline direct injection (gdi) engines. high exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
How to Fix:
kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the catalytic overheating protection engine control unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. in addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc176.
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.
Also see: