Kia Recalls 2010 Soul and 2011 Sorento for Wiring Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors Corporation is recalling certain 2010 Soul and 2011 Sorento vehicles manufactured between September 7, 2009, and July 30, 2010. The recall involves a limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by JCI that were used for lighting in the Soul's advanced lighting speakers and the Sorento's interior accent illumination. These components may have been improperly soldered.

When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur, which can result in a fire. The recall covers 35,185 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the affected wiring harnesses for the lights in the Soul's advanced lighting speakers and the Sorento's interior accent illumination at no charge. The safety recall began on September 13, 2010. Owners may contact Kia Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

KIA SOUL, SORENTO

Brand

KIA

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Category

Vehicle — Wiring

Hazard

• fire
• electrical-short

Affected units

35,185

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