| Issue ID | 1688709 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11353940 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake, vibrate and became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to nationwide kia service center located at 20 west timonium rd, towson, md 21093, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| 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 |
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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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