NHTSA Complaint #10465904 — 2011 KIA SOUL

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10465904
Vehicle	2011 KIA SOUL
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 2, 2012
Date Filed	July 16, 2012
Mileage	22,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

ON JULY 2, 2012 WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN THE FRONT WHEEL GOING UNDER THE CAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION, FAILURE OF STEERING CAPABILITIES AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE RESULTING DAMAGE AFFECTED THE BODY AND VEHICLE STRUCTURE. *TR

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