NHTSA Complaint #11022856 — 2007 KIA SPORTAGE
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11022856 |
| Vehicle | 2007 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 100,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON WET ROAD SURFACES, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BATTERY AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB KING KIA (1725 LINK RD, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103 (336) 724-3866) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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