NHTSA Complaint #11468132 — 2014 KIA CADENZA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11468132
Vehicle	2014 KIA CADENZA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2021
Date Filed	June 8, 2022
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the steering wheel would violently shake and vibrate. Additionally, there was a clicking noise was present while turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was also notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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