NHTSA recall 15V-123 (15V123000)
vehicle speed control recall reported March 2, 2015 - about 208,858 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V123000
- Also written as
- 15V-123
- Manufacturer number
- SC116
- Reported
- March 2, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~208,858
- Component
- vehicle speed control
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-123 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.