Issue ID | 1655084 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11320141 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/07/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving 60 mph, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. A month after the initial failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the head gasket and valves were replaced. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the engine ceased with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to chantz scott kia (929 e stone dr, kingsport, tn 37660), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,534. *ln*jb*dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110534 |
Number of Occurences | 17 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHURCH HILL, TN |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A54E7XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MURPHYS AUTOMOTIVE |
Dealer's telephone number | 423-239-9994 |
Dealer's city | KINGSPORT |
Dealer's state code | TN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 37663 |