Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
The accelerator pedal in your Soul is the part that you press to make your vehicle go faster. Over time, a section of this pedal could bend and break, making it harder to accelerate.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal breaks, you might have trouble speeding up on the road, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will add a protective rubber cushion underneath the pedal, free of charge. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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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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