Issue ID | 905679 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10447018 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 26/12/11 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Front passenger seat is mounted far too low in all 2011 and 2012 kia optima cars. A passenger will easily slip under the seat belt and could be seriously injured. Kia usa has been contacted and refuses to acknowledge this design defect, although it has been noted repeatedly by owners of these cars when posting on kia optima forums online. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GAINESVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | WMWRE33432TXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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