Kia Soul: Steering Rack May Fail

Kia is recalling 20 Soul vehicles in the United Kingdom because the steering rack may make noise when turning the wheel and could eventually fail due to premature wear. The company will replace the steering gearbox pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly to fix the problem.

Recalling firm

KIA

Product

Vehicles: KIA SOUL. Units affected: 20

Reason

Noise emanating from steering gearbox when turning steering wheel. This can cause premature wear eventually leading to failure Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the steering gear box pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly with new ones

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2014-08-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cce6b280-18d5-410b-9cf5-8c726de9a9f4