NHTSA recall campaign
15V123000
ManufacturerKia Motors AmericaReported2015-03-02Affected208,858 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →