| Issue ID | 1142967 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10668336 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/12/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia amanti. The contact stated the steering wheel violently moved left to right after a complete stop without warning. The contact stated the vehicle was difficult to maneuver and excessive force was required on the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13550000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERA, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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