Issue ID | 1613043 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11270865 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 22/10/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). Bev smith kia (5655 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 465-8589) was contacted and stated that the failure may be due to a main fuse under the vehicle that blew out. South dade kia of miami (17120 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157, (786) 673-8136) and kia atlanta south (7310 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260, (770) 968-3400) were contacted and stated that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FORT DRUM, NY |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A75CGXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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