NHTSA Complaint #10985610 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10985610
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 13, 2017
Date Filed	May 14, 2017
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

VEHICLE TENDS TO STEER ITSELF AND CAN AT TIME OF FREEWAY SPEEDS BE HARD TO KEEP VEHICLE IN A STARING LINE. VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CAN GET STIFF AND WITH AND MOVEMENTS THE VEHICLE TENDS TO OVER CORRECT ITSELF. WHILE GOING DOWN A FREEWAY OR LONG STRAIGHT AWAY THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SWERVE BACK AND FORTH WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS BEING HELD TIGHT ON ONE PLACE.

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