NHTSA Complaint #11355709 — 2019 KIA FORTE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11355709
Vehicle	2019 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 11, 2020
Date Filed	September 18, 2020
Mileage	14,239 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR 1 YEAR AND I HAVE TO HAVE A NEW STEERING SHAFT PUT IN. I WAS HEARING A GRINDING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. HAD IT CHECKED AND THAT IS WHAT THEY FOUND. THANK GOD IT WAS COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTEE.

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