NHTSA 15V123000 United States
Kia Soul recall: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Official safety recall 15V123000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign15V123000
ComponentVehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Report date2015-03-02
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul | 2014 | United States |
| Kia Soul | 2015 | United States |
The problem
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.
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.