Issue ID | 1018973 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10549463 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 18/10/13 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Highway driving. Suspension is so tight vehicle "bounces" when bump, pot hole, etc encountered. Hit bump, bounce almost threw us into adjacent lane striking trailer truck. This has happened multiple times, being bounced almost into another lane. Very unsafe and could also lead to loss of control if unsuspecting driver behind wheel. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUTH HADLEY, MA |
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? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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