Issue ID | 1487731 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11118377 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/06/18 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact safely pulled over as the body of the vehicle veered from left to right due to the loss of power steering ability. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to selma kia (2775 auto mall dr., selma, ca 93662, (559) 891-2300) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 155,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FRESNO, CA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A68CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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