| Issue ID | 1552138 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193214 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I can feel slack play in the upper steering that make a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel left or right when stationary, moving, in town or on the highway. Also on interstate when i reach approximately 60 mph a vibration in the front end starts and increases with speed. It gets to an intensity that i dont feel safe driving over sixtyfive mph |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BILOXI, MS |
| VIN pattern | DNDJT2A68C7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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