NHTSA Complaint #11298460 — 2016 KIA SOUL

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11298460
Vehicle	2016 KIA SOUL
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 25, 2019
Date Filed	January 10, 2020
Mileage	6,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BECAME FLOODED WITH WATER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE WAS EVIDENT ON THE INSIDE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLLYWOOD KIA LOCATED AT 6011 PEMBROKE RD, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023, (954) 967-5665, TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CARPET, UNDERLAYMENT, AND UPHOLSTERY SHOWED SIGNS OF MOLD. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT WATER ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE DOOR SEAL GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. AN INSURANCE CLAIM WAS FILED UNDER CLAIM NUMBER: 334243420. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, CASE NUMBER: 13504218. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

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