| Issue ID | 1418953 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11040988 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/10/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering column making popping sound. Has some play. Is same description as those file for the 2013vto 2015 model year where the yoke nut is loose allowing the rack and pinion to seperate. Happens both during stationary and motion movement of the vehicle |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MURFREESBORO, TN |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A64C7XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
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