Issue ID | 1492392 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11122146 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/06/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed black smoke coming from the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to value kia (6915 essington ave, philadelphia, pa 19153, 215-937-1000) where it was diagnosed that the cooling and electrical systems failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,630. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55630 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A6XTGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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