| Issue ID | 1359450 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10957452 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/02/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Multiple times during heavy rain my car would loose power steering. The battery and emergency break lights would come on. I took it to the dealership where i purchased the car (el cajon, ca) and they said everything was fine. This typically happened when turning or driving through large puddles. Steering shaft would lock up and on occasion a high pitched squealing sound could be heard. Very unsafe and very scary! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFG529797XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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