If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227196-kia-soul-2016-recall-steering · Recall date September 29, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V608000
“KIA SOUL (2016) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 29, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227196-kia-soul-2016-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 17V608000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V608000).
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
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Subject: Recall 17V608000 — Kia Motors America KIA SOUL (2016) recall — Steering Hello, I own a KIA SOUL (2016) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 17V608000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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