Issue ID | 1608387 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11267177 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/10/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I've been driving lately and the steering wheel gets pretty stiff and unable to turn without applying force. It has happened while driving in the city, turning and also in the freeway. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GARDEN GROVE, CA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A79EGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 60 |
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