Issue ID | 1263271 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10837391 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/03/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When turning the steering wheel there is a knocking noise in the steering column and appears very loose where i have to turn the wheel almost an extra 1/8-1/4 turn. The steering wheel is loose and then seems to lock up at speeds of 55-60. I first noticed this about a year ago but after today the knocking noise became worse. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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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