| Issue ID | 1548719 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11190441 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 20/03/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column without warning. The contact stated that the driver was able to push down on the steering wheel and the functionality returned. The vehicle was taken to bev smith kia of stuart (located at 3131 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34994, (772) 283-1743) to be inspected. The contact was informed that the mechanic failed to torque the nut that held the steering wheel in place after replacing the clockspring in the steering wheel. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 137000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STUART, FL |
| 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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