| Issue ID | 710163 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10256609 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA EX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/12/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering binds wheel does not return from cornering/turning as it normally would. Steering binding makes normal handling difficult. Repair shop sprayed steering knuckle/joint with lubricant but after a 2 month period the steering is binding once again. This is a recurring issue and a safety hazard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKEWOOD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KNDUP131646XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 60 |
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