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Kia Recall SC155: Steering Gear May Separate
2016 Kia Soul EV
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
- Actions
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
- Documents (10)
- Chronology
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Miscellaneous Document - November 10, 2017 - SC155– 2014-2016 MY KIA SOUL AND SOUL EV STEERING GEAR PINION PLUG SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 10, 2017 Dealer Letter - Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 10, 2017 - Dealer Letter Attention: All Dealer Principals
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
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