| Issue ID | 1459678 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11084356 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 06/04/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When stopped the steering wheel makes a loud clunking noise when move from right to left and back.. While driving has a back and forth clunking movement felling as if the vehicle was being drive over a road laced with small bumps in it. It would appear that the mdps flex coupling has deteriorated and presents a major safety issue. The 2014 kia soul was recalled for this same problem. This is a major life threatening issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39983 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT JAMES CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A61C7XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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