NHTSA Complaint #10819011 — 2014 KIA SOUL STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10819011
Vehicle	2014 KIA SOUL
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 4, 2016
Date Filed	January 8, 2016
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE NECK, CHEST, AND RIGHT ARM INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SALVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. ...UPDATED 03-10-16 *BF *TR

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