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KIA issued a recall on the SOUL model
· Published by Transport Canada
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety TC
System: Engine
Units affected: 27,879
Manufacturer Recall #: SC034
Products
| Make | Model | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SOUL | 2015 |
| KIA | SOUL | 2016 |
| KIA | SOUL | 2014 |
Issue
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.