| Issue ID | 1558176 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203017 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/01/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Mpds coupler teeth broken off other years and models covered under recall but not 2013. Same part same application dealer wants charge $400+ to fix this manufactured defect with another plastic gear that will break in a few years of age. Clicking sound when you start to turn the steering wheel afraid when all teeth in gear break going to have no control over steering dealer has tsp on this but its a safety issue |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSENBERG, TX |
| VIN pattern | KIASOULKNDJXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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