NHTSA Complaint #11525170 — 2021 KIA FORTE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11525170
Vehicle	2021 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 1, 2023
Date Filed	June 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

I am so sadden and broke. My Kia 2021 Forte was stollen.The car has just about 8k miles. The thieves had busted rear passenger side glass, torn down steering column, opened electric wiring Skelton and taken away the car. Police said they found my damaged car. I was also told that my damaged car was towed and was kept at auto body shop. I'm so depressed, upset. Its difficult to express in words how saddened I'm at loss in all aspects - physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially since the vehicle was stolen.

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