Issue ID | 1687530 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11353077 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 29/08/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving any speed steering would make a clicking noise and get stuck for several seconds when turning the wheel to the left or right. I felt very unsafe on the interstate as i would jerk the wheel to get the wheel to unstick. I put my hand under the steering column and got brown oil on my hand. I took the car to the nearest dealership as i was traveling out of town because i was scared to drive the car the dealership repaired the problem and said it was the coupling in the steering box . They said it could be unsafe to drive as the steering could lock up if the motor should fail . |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 820000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILTON, FL |
VIN pattern | KNAFU4A2XA5XXXXXX |
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 | 21/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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