Kia Motors Australia — Soul PS

PRA No.
2016/15293
Date published
1 Apr 2016
Product description

Vehicles produced from 18th January 2014 to 30th September 2015

Recall extended 24 May 2018 to add a further 75 vehicles.

Identifying features

Other
Affected vehicle VIN Range is KNAJXXXXXX7049000 to KNAJXXXXXX7802452 (Refer to last 6 of VIN for sequential production number)

What are the defects?

There is a possibility that during the manufacturing process of the vehicle the adhesive used to secure the steering pinion gear to the steering gear assembly had insufficient strength.

What are the hazards?

The pinion gear may separate from the steering gear assembly causing loss of steering control and posing an accident hazard for the driver and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners should contact their preferred Kia dealer to schedule an appointment and have the steering rack inspected and rectified.

Supplier
Kia Motors Australia
Traders who sold this product

Kia authorised dealers

Where the product was sold
Nationally

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Product category
Kia