Issue ID | 1503525 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11139248 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 08/10/18 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia soul. While the contact's wife was driving 60 mph with the heater activated, steam appeared from the heater vents and fogged up all the windows. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that something must have entered into the drain line. The manufacturer recommended that the contact visit the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The vin was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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