NHTSA Complaint #11139248 — 2018 KIA SOUL

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11139248
Vehicle	2018 KIA SOUL
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	October 8, 2018
Date Filed	October 9, 2018
Mileage	5,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KIA SOUL. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE HEATER ACTIVATED, STEAM APPEARED FROM THE HEATER VENTS AND FOGGED UP ALL THE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT SOMETHING MUST HAVE ENTERED INTO THE DRAIN LINE. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT VISIT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

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