| Issue ID | 1603454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11257355 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/09/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia soul. When the vehicle was stopped while the engine was running, the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the steering column. The contact called seelye kia of battle creek (located at 791 w dickman rd, battle creek, mi 49037, 269-441-8800, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the squeaking noise continued when the steering wheel was turned. The contact stated that the steering column recently made a popping sound. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column was faulty, but could not determine the cause. The vehicle was then taken to kia of jackson (located at 3500 page ave, jackson, mi 49203, 571-764-4500) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear that was attached to the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that they would perform a goodwill repair per an unknown recall. The vehicle had been not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DETROIT, MI |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A27F7XXXXXX |
| 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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