Issue ID | 1145989 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10670461 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/01/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Electric power steering intermittently malfunctions at highway speed causing a snapping sensation in the steering wheel and inability to hold a a steady heading. Steering becomes sticky requiring g constant adjustments as the car drifts from one sticky heading to another. Dealer repeatedly unable to diagnose. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WHITE PLAINS, 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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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