Issue ID | 1533128 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11172720 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/10/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving at unknown speeds, the front end of the vehicle shook. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the struts needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to the local dealer. The vehicle was taken to kia of dayton (8560 troy pike, huber heights, oh 45424, (937) 500-5461) where it was diagnosed that the steering column bolt was missing, there was front end damage, and the rocker arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 46,900...*bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TIPP CITY, OH |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A5XE7XXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SVG MOTORS LLC |
Dealer's telephone number | 937-548-7643 |
Dealer's city | DAYTON |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 45415 |