| Issue ID | 1643048 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11308226 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 24/01/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | High exhaust temperatures with in the catalytic converter may cause internal engine damage to the pistons and connecting rods which will cause engine failure. The recall said that it would be free of charge if the consumer had this failure and we did. This happen in williamson county on i40. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRVIEW, TN |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A27F7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 70 |
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