NHTSA Complaint #11686740 — 2014 KIA FORTE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11686740
Vehicle	2014 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 27, 2025
Date Filed	September 11, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The steering coupler clunks when I turn my steering wheel

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