| Issue ID | 997523 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10526393 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 16/07/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver's side a-pillar trim cover detached unexpectedly. The failure was contributed to the force of the wind. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the new replacement part. The technician informed the contact that the defect was a common issue. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 780. Updated 09/05/13*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 780 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A52D7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 20/06/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FINDLEY KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 702-252-8900 |
| Dealer's city | LAS VEGAS |
| Dealer's state code | NV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 89146 |