| Issue ID | 1653534 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11318998 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 19/03/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After having the cat converter replaced before the recall ever came out or existed the dealership never changed the replaced cat which was as damaged as the first one but then had the ecu upgrade done at the same mileage as the first on going bad and now blew the engine and caught fire! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDONDO BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A22F7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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