Kia will be notifying owners of certain 2014-2015 Kia Soul and Soul Electric vehicles about a safety defect that could result in difficult acceleration. Due to bending of an unsupported section of the accelerator pedal, the pedal could fracture if excessive force is applied. Field experience and testing indicates that such force has only occurred when stationary, but if drivers continue to operate their vehicle with this problem, it may increase the risk of an accident.

Owners receiving notices will be asked to return to their dealership to add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper. For more information about the problem, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC116 and the NHTSA campaign number is 15V-123.