| Issue ID | 1030597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10557878 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 26/06/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the lights on the instrument panel illuminated as the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the electrical harness to the computer was replaced. The failure recurred twice after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EL MONTE, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNADN5A38D6XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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