Issue ID | 1429747 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11052344 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 16/11/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia soul. While driving, the steering was loose. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v608000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (all star kia of baton rouge, 5740 siegen lane, baton rouge, la 70809) and was informed that the parts were on backorder for two weeks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact stated that she was afraid to drive the vehicle and did not want to visit a dealer further away from her home. The failure mileage was 9,283. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9283 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAINT AMANT, LA |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A25G7XXXXXX |
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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