NHTSA Complaint #11097301 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11097301
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 15, 2018
Date Filed	May 22, 2018
Mileage	16,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE TRAVELED TO THE LEFT INSTEAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (KIA OF DULUTH, 1701 W MICHIGAN ST, DULUTH, MN 55806, (866) 722-4542), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *TT

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