| Issue ID | 1416484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11035893 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 02/10/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia rio. While driving 15 mph and making a left turn, an abnormal sound was present. The contact heard something dragging in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bob sight independence kia (1700 s. Noland road, independence, mo 64055) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was likely caused by the owner. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PECLIAR, MO |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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