NHTSA Complaint #11254085 — 2018 KIA SPORTAGE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11254085
Vehicle	2018 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 15, 2019
Date Filed	September 9, 2019
Mileage	16,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL BLOCKS FOR A WHILE AND CAN'T CONTROL THE CAR. BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS AND CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG. NOW HAPPENS VERY OFTEN AND THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. WROTE 3 TIMES TO COSTUMER SERVICE , NO ANSWER. SHOULD A FATAL ACCIDENT MUST OCCURRING TO TAKE ACTION? THIS HAPPENS WHILE TURNING.

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