NHTSA Complaint #10000627 — 2002 KIA SPORTAGE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10000627
Vehicle	2002 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 22, 2002
Date Filed	December 28, 2002
Mileage	27,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE STEERING BOX IN MY 2002 KIA SPORTAGE SUDDENLY BECOME INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT PERMIT THE CAR TO BE STEERED TO THE RIGHT. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT BEFORE I COULD GET IT STOPPED.

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