Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2015 Kia Motor Soul

Accelerator is beginning to catch at three distinct points when pressed halfway down or greater. The accelerator seems bent and proceeding in accordance with these recall codes: NHTSA 15v123000 and kia sc116. These codes are for 2014-2015 kia Souls manufactured until January 8, 2015; mine is a 2015 kia Soul but was manufactured shortly after that date. There were no indicator lights related to this issue. Weston kia in gresham, or refused to even examine the issue without a $130 diagnosis, guaranteeing nothing but diagnosis--then I'd pay for parts and labor--despite them being aware of this issue with 2015 kia Souls. I contacted kia directly while at the dealer and they refused to cover the diagnosis fee or acknowledge the recall being for the same model year. Customer service said, and I quote, "well if the pedal falls off, make sure to take it in for service. " I couldn't help but laugh at her.

The contact owns a 2015 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and accelerating the vehicle was pulling. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving there was an undetermined abnormal sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.