| Issue ID | 1272871 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10852923 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | BORREGO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 16/01/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia borrego. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact also stated that the brake lights on the passenger's side rear failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tire pressure need to be adjusted and the stop lamp switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,452. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29452 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKEVIEW TERRACE, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJJ741595XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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