Kia Soul: Loss Of Directional Control
KIA Soul Recall Summary Kia is recalling 5,854 Soul vehicles in the United Kingdom because a nut on the steering gear box can loosen, causing abnormal noise and potentially leading to loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and either secure the nut with an additional screw or replace the pinion plug if movement is detected. This is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA SOUL. Units affected: 5,854
- Reason
- An abnormal noise may occur at the steering gear box when moving the steering wheel to right or left due to pinion plug nut loosening. If the concern is not resolved the pinion could lose contact with the rack leading to a loss of steering. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check steering shaft for up/down movement if there is no movement secure existing pinion plug with additional set screw. If movement is detected replace the pinion plug and cover.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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