Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your vehicle's accelerator pedal may have a problem that could cause it to bend and break, which could make it hard to accelerate.
Risk if Unfixed
If your accelerator pedal is bent or broken, you might have trouble getting your vehicle to speed up, which could increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Kia will fix your vehicle for free by adding a small rubber support underneath the pedal stopper at a dealership of your choice, and they'll do it at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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