NHTSA Complaint #11432592 — 2012 KIA SOUL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11432592
Vehicle 2012 KIA SOUL
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

Steering has clunking sound and loose feeling while turning the steering wheel. Research would suggest steering coupler faulty. This same part has been recalled in other Kia models but not in the particular model I own.

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