NHTSA Complaint #10526393 — 2013 KIA SOUL

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10526393
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 16, 2013
Date Filed	July 23, 2013
Mileage	780 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE A-PILLAR TRIM COVER DETACHED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FORCE OF THE WIND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE NEW REPLACEMENT PART. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEFECT WAS A COMMON ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 780. UPDATED 09/05/13*LJ

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