Issue ID | 1598032 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253296 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on the highway a load knocking sound occurred. I was able to stop within 1 mile to avoid catastrophic engine failure that would have either caused a crash or fire as many kia soul engines have caused. Even though kia is recalling 2012 to 2016 souls they told me my vin was not included as per the highway traffic safety dept. The engine was diagnosed with failed rod bearing by a kia dealership. This failure is the typical failure that should be covered under the recall due to the near miss of a possible fire. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KENOSHA, WI |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A20E7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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