| Issue ID | 1083999 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10608256 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/07/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the highway as i went into my turn i noticed that the steering function was hard. The steering wheel and stability/ traction control lights came on. It was very difficult for me to drive the vehicle on my planned route to work. Due to the holiday the dealership is not open today and the vehicle that i purchased to be dependable is proving to be no longer that. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDGEWOOD, MD |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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