If you're the owner of a model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul, you'll want to tune into this one, folks. That's because that product between those model years has been recalled — ONLY if the vehicle has been equipped with a sunroof.
According to a press release issued via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the event of a crash and the deployment of curtain air bags, it is possible that a headliner plate will detach and potentially increase the risk of injury to the Soul's occupants.
This isn't as serious as some of the latest recalls we've seen, but it is still critical that you address this swiftly. You never know when you'll get into an accident.
Please see below for MORE detailed information if you're an owner and what to do next.
Be safe, Spies!
NHTSA's press release follows:
RECALL Subject : Headliner Plate Detachment
Report Receipt Date: DEC 29, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V822000
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 95,314
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
REMEDY:
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 1-949-468-4800. Kia's number for this recall is 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.