NHTSA Recall 23V724000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V724000; Date: Oct. 26, 2023
unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 KIA Soul Ev; 2016 KIA Soul Ev; 2017 KIA Soul Ev; 2018 KIA Soul Ev; 2019 KIA Soul Ev
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6,262
Recall Summary:
kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles. the parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the park 'p' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 22, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc287. this recall expands and replaces recall number 20v-389. vehicles previously repaired under 20v-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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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