2010-2011 Kia Sorento and Kia Soul recall: wiring
Kia Motors Corporation reported this safety recall on August 31, 2010. It covers about 35,185 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35,185
- reported
- Aug 31, 2010
- owners notified
- Sep 13, 2010
- related complaints
- 270
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 7, 2009 through july 30, 2010. A limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered.
- Risk
- When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 13, 2010. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 10V388000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2011 2011
- Kia Soul 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 270 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 10V388000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Kia Sorento and Kia Soul wiring?
Yes. Recall 10V388000, reported on August 31, 2010, covers about 35,185 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V388000?
Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 13, 2010. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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