NHTSA Complaint #10937665 — 2015 KIA SOUL

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10937665
Vehicle	2015 KIA SOUL
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 15, 2016
Date Filed	December 27, 2016
Mileage	39,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPLICATED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 39,500. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

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