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KIA issued a recall on the SOUL EV model
· Published by Transport Canada
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Mfr
System: Electrical
Units affected: 2,310
Manufacturer Recall #: RC180
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| SOUL EV | KIA | 2018 |
| SOUL EV | KIA | 2019 |
| SOUL EV | KIA | 2016 |
| SOUL EV | KIA | 2017 |
| SOUL EV | KIA | 2015 |
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Issue
On certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while driving.
Safety Risk
A short circuit in the battery could cause a fire.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery management system software and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery.