NHTSA Complaint #11004256 — 2017 KIA FORTE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11004256
Vehicle	2017 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 8, 2017
Date Filed	July 11, 2017
Mileage	6,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA FORTE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED RIGHT AND LEFT RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE PERSISTED WHILE DRIVING ON CURVY ROADS. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 12402933. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,200.

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