Issue ID | 1562501 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11206221 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 01/02/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia soul. The contact stated that the gear shifter was not properly staying in gear and inadvertently veered to the left. The failure was causing the contact to have to maneuver the gear shift and apply the brakes to prevent a crash. Deland kia (2322 s woodland blvd, deland, fl 32720, (386) 734-7800) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or test driven to duplicate the failure. The dealer asked the vehicle owner to video record the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was waiting to determine if the dealer would provide a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A26G7XXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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