| Issue ID | 1604072 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11257805 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 22/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated and started to shake. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. Also, while driving up a hill, the vehicle decelerated and hesitated to move. The following day, the vehicle was towed to mastria kia (1555 new state hwy, raynham, ma 02767, (508) 802-6800) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic convertor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLYMOUTH, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A59F7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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