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- STEERING
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
- Risk
- If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
- 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
The pinion plug in the steering gear assembly may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear. If the pinion gear separates, the driver can lose steering, which raises the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug, or replace the steering gear assembly if needed, at no cost to the owner. This recall supersedes earlier campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736, and vehicles previously repaired under those campaigns are being recalled again under this one. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC155), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Soul | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Kia Soul EV | 201420152016 |