Issue ID | 1612539 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11270428 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 01/06/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia sorento. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel failed to move and all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to scott kia of springfield (321 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (610) 544-0100) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Upon leaving a parking lot, the steering wheel seized and failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer who stated that the power steering parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A30KGXXXXXX |
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 | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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