| Issue ID | 1541888 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183066 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 26/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clicking noise heard when steering wheel turned. Progressed to clunking in wheel while turning and shaking on rough road surfaces at any speed. Front end alignment and balance determined to be correct and tires not abnormally worn. Problem diagnosed by dealership to be worn and failing coupler in steering column. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VERO BEACH, 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 | 0 |
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