Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Kia Motor Spectra

I was shopping at the grocery store and as I am backing out of the parking space, my steering wheel became very very stiff as I cut the wheel to position my car to move forward. I was able to drive forward, but when making a right or left turn the steering wheel was very resistant to the point that I actually had to turn the wheel all the way to right or left to make my turn. On 3/10/2020, I took my car to the mechanic and at first I was told I need the belts for a/c, alt and ps, replaced which I authorize and paid $171. 60 tax included. On 3/26/2020 I had to return my car to the mechanic due to same hard to steer problem. I was then told I needed to have my power steering pump replaced which I authorized and paid $353. 93 tax incl. Next on 4/7/20 the same problem of steering happened. I took it back to mechanic and was told I needed a rack and pinion (p/s rack), at a cost of $848. 63 total, which I paid. I had to take it back for the same problem on 7/14/202 and 8/17/2020 and 9/16/2020. I was not charged the last three dates of repair. I recently google searched for recalls and saw that the 2007 kia spectre had indeed been recalled. I called 800-333-4542 and was told my VIN num shows no service campaign. I contest their findings I would like my complaint to be investigated. I am also requesting a total reimbursement of $1374. 16. Thank you, phyllis wellman, 919-306-2592, feelwell2@yahoo. Com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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: the contact stated while attempting a left hand turn at 15mph, the steering rack and pinion broke without warning. The contact managed to stop the vehicle, but the steering was immobile. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealer replaced the steering rack and pinion once before. The previous replacement occurred at a regular maintenance inspection, but the vehicle displayed no obvious problems. The vehicle was turned over to the dealer because the contact wished to relinquish ownership.

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