| Issue ID | 1705289 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11375369 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 10/05/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear drivers side wheel had malfunction and would not turn causing the driver to loose control of the steering and crash. During the crash the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The driver sustained a fractured spine, head, neck and chest injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The local dealer morrie mazda located address: 2329 s prairie view rd, chippewa falls, wi 54729 and the manufacturer were both notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAUCLAIRE, WI |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA7XFGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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