When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.

Electrical System — Wiring

Summary
Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 soul and model year 2011 Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 7, 2009 through July 30, 2010. A limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the Kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the Kia Sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered.
Actions
Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the Kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the Kia Sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 13, 2010. Owners may contact Kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
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Date Announced
AUG 31, 2010
Vehicles Affected
35,185
Kia Recall #
SC083
NHTSA Campaign #
10V388000
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