NHTSA recall campaign
14V822000
ManufacturerKia Motors AmericaReported2014-12-29Affected95,314 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Risk
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →