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2006 KIA RIO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	652695
Internal NHTSA #	10209654
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2006
File date	04/10/07
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia rio. While making a sharp turn at an unknown speed, the contact stated that the steering was harder than normal. The vehicle was aligned and the tires were rotated under warranty. The dealer test drove the vehicle twice and stated that the steering was normal. The manufacturer stated that since the dealer could find no steering failure, they would be unable to assist. The current mileage was 15,200 and failure mileage was 14,000. The consumer stated that steering makes it difficult to change gears because both hands are needed to steer the vehicle. Updated 12/12/07
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	LEXINGON, KY
VIN pattern	KNADE123366XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	04/10/07
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	BLUEGRASS TIRE COMPANY
Dealer's telephone number	859-255-0892
Dealer's city	LEXINGTON
Dealer's state code	KY
Dealer's ZIP code	40504

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 KIA RIO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA RIO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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