Transport CanadaCritical
2014 KIA SOULTransport Canada Recall #2017514
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles previously repaired under recalls 2014-237 or 2015-535, the pinion plug may not have been secured properly. As a result, the pinion gear may separate from the steering gear assembly causing a loss of steering which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the pinion plug to ensure that the recall repair, if previously conducted, was properly done. Based on the inspection results, the recall repairs will either be redone with an improved method or, if necessary, the steering assembly will be replaced.
25,956 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC111Updated June 10, 2026