NHTSA Complaint #11549082 — 2024 KIA CARNIVAL

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11549082
Vehicle	2024 KIA CARNIVAL
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 6, 2023
Date Filed	October 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The steering wheel was clicking at low speeds (turns after stops, turns in reverse and while parking). The Kia dealer initially said it was an improperly routed air bag harness and said they fixed it. The noise returned within a day. When I brought it back, they identified cables from the air bag were slipping from the hold down clip causing the air bag wires to rub on the steering wheel. Service advisor noted the airbag and clock spring harness were not being held down by the wire hold clip. The technician put two zip ties to attach the wire harness to the hold down clip.

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