Issue ID | 1315190 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10903751 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 04/08/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving approximately 20 mph and making a left turn with the turn signal activated, the steering gear assembly separated without warning. The steering wheel turned, but the wheels remained straight. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v332000 (steering) and 15v123000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A29E7XXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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