Kia Soul Recalled for Headliner Plate Issue
Kia is recalling 95,314 Soul compacts in the U.S. for an issue with its headliner plate.
According to the Korean automaker, all the affected Souls are equipped with sunroofs and the recall involves the headliner plate surrounding the sunroof. In the recalled vehicles, the headliner plate may detach when the side curtain airbag is deployed increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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The affected Kia Souls are all from the 2010-2013 model years and were manufactured from January 8, 2009 to October 2, 2013. The Korean automaker will begin notifying owners and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plate free of charge.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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