NHTSA Recall 23V218000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V218000; Date: Mar. 29, 2023
a battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 KIA Soul Ev; 2016 KIA Soul Ev; 2017 KIA Soul Ev; 2018 KIA Soul Ev; 2019 KIA Soul Ev
Component: Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,689
Recall Summary:
kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles equipped with an e400 battery. the high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. the new software will illuminate the ev warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. if this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 26, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc267.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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