Issue ID | 872167 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10415565 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 04/07/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle has 5000 miles on it and it is very well cared for and garage kept. The steering wheel coating began to peel, which leads to hands slipping on the wheel and the layers continue to peel. Note: this involves a kia sportage. The kia choices do not allow for this model. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOCKESSIN, DE |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 18/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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