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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
- Risk
- If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A section of the accelerator pedal in certain 2014-2015 Kia Soul and Soul electric vehicles, built between July 21, 2013 and January 8, 2015, may bend and fracture. If the pedal is bent or broken, the driver may have difficulty accelerating, which increases the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will install a supporting rubber piece underneath the pedal stopper. The repair is free of charge. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC116), or check your VIN for open recalls.
If you have concerns about your accelerator pedal before the repair is completed, contact an authorized Kia dealer for guidance.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Soul | 20142015 |
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