NHTSA Complaint #11258218 — 2016 KIA OPTIMA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11258218
Vehicle	2016 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 25, 2019
Date Filed	September 25, 2019
Mileage	89,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT IS VERY LOOSE TO THE LEFT VERY TIGHT. OCCASSIONALLY IT LOCKS COMPLETELY CAUSING VEHICLE TO EITHER BE UNABLE TO TURN OR MERGE LANES, OR EVEN MORE DANGEROUSLY CAUSES THE CAR TO VEER TO THE RIGHT WITH NO ABILITY TO MOVE IT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON THE HIGHWAY TYPICALLY AT SPEEDS OR 55 OR HIGHER. THE TIGHTNESS/LOOSENESS USUALLY HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED OR TYPE OF ROADWAY.

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