NHTSA Complaint #10926391 — 2011 KIA FORTE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10926391
Vehicle	2011 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 7, 2016
Date Filed	November 16, 2016
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ

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