NHTSA Recall 14V822000
Filed by Kia America, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2014-12-29. An estimated 95,314 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Risk
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC112
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.