NHTSA Complaint #11180068 — 2016 KIA SPORTAGE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11180068
Vehicle	2016 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 28, 2018
Date Filed	February 14, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S SON SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. *TT*JB

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