Issue ID | 1378822 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10986342 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 24/04/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia soul. While the contact's son was driving and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel suddenly locked. The driver crashed into the curb and the vehicle rolled over. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained cuts and bruises all over his body, which required medical attention. The contact informed the dealer who stated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall (sc144). Prior to the crash, the drive shaft hub nut was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DACULA, GA |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A24E7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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