Soul L4-2.0L (2010)
Wiring Harness: Recalls
Recall 10V388000: Interior Lighting Wiring Harness
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
KIA/Sorento 2011
KIA/Soul 2010
MANUFACTURER: Hyundai-KIA America Technical Center Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 30, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V388000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Electrical System: Wiring
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 35185
SUMMARY:
Hyundai-KIA is recalling certain model year 2010 Soul and model year 2011 Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 7, 2009 through July 30,
2010. A limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by JCI and used for the lighting in the KIA Soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the
front door trim panels, and the KIA Sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been
improperly soldered.
CONSEQUENCE:
When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the KIA Soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the KIA Sorento
vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010.
Owners may contact KIA Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-333-4542.
NOTES:
KIA'S Safety recall campaign number is SC083. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
