| Issue ID | 1661259 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11324692 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 15/05/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel ceased with the power steering assist failure warning light illuminated. The failure discontinued independently and the vehicle returned to operating as designed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A28H7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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