Issue ID | 1494928 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11124244 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/01/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Recall 17v608 did not fix prior recall 14v332 and 15v736 problems, caused failure of steering, airbags, and engine. Accident ensued. Vehicle was driven on city street at speed under 40 mph. Driver went to change lanes and steering would not work. Rear-ended vehicle in front. Air bag did not go off, change lane indicator was noted on at scene. Driver states vehicle would not move into lane to the right and, therefore, rear-ended vehicle. Severe damage to front end of kia soul noted. Kia was contacted. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCKVILLE, MD |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A28E7XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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