Issue ID | 1058645 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10582767 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/04/14 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2014 kia optima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering problems. *smd the consumer stated the steering issue caused the vehicle to wander to the left or right. The consumer has attempted to get the steering issue fixed several times. The consumer was informed it was a characteristic of the electric assisted power steering. However, the dealer changed the steering mode from normal to sport setting, which made no improvement in the problem. Driving the vehicle demanded constant correction of the steering wheel to maintain a straight line. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | GULF SHORES, AL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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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Drive train type | FWD |
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