Issue ID | 1716681 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11387486 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 05/01/21 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving with my child in the car out of town, when they wheels locked up and the engine made a horrible sound and died. I had to walk to a car rental place to rent. Car. I had my car towed to a local repair shop. I got home and the next day the mechanic called and said i would need a new engine that it blew a head gasket valve. He recommended contacting kia as there have been recalls on this car for this problem. I immediately contacted kia and they said there was a recall on my car and they would pay to have it towed to a local kia dealership. It is still a good two hours from where i live. But they assured me if would be covered as the issue it with head gaskets. It is recal number 2002b. The dealership contacted me and said it isn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WARNER ROBINS, GA |
VIN pattern | KNDJX3A59E7XXXXXX |
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 | 5 |
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