EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Kia “Soul” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1884/18
Summary
The connection between the steering rod and the steering box may come loose. As a consequence it may be impossible to steer the vehicle.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forConsumer
Product
Passenger car — Kia
- Brand
- Kia
- Name / model
- Soul · Type-approval numbers: e4*2007/46*0825, e9*2007/46*6160; type: PS, PSEV;
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. Company recall code: 17111
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured between 21 July 2013 and 17 January 2014 are affected.
What is the risk?
- The connection between the steering rod and the steering box may come loose. As a consequence it may be impossible to steer the vehicle.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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