NHTSA Complaint #11048181 — 2003 KIA SORENTO
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11048181 |
| Vehicle | 2003 KIA SORENTO |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 129,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
TAKATA RECALL THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT KEEPS COMING LOSE AND THIS CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME STIFF. THIS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A FRIENDS HOUSE. CURRENTLY THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE FOR OVER TWO WEEKS.
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