2014-2015 Kia Soul recall: accelerator pedal
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on March 2, 2015. It covers about 208,858 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 208,858
- reported
- Mar 2, 2015
- owners notified
- Mar 24, 2015
- related complaints
- 61
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 15V123000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 15V123000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Kia Soul accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 15V123000, reported on March 2, 2015, covers about 208,858 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V123000?
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.
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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