Issue ID | 1252308 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10819206 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/01/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Urgent: steering wheel constantly sticks while driving. This is a safety hazard!!!!!!!!!! I see there are dozens and dozens of similar complaints from other optima owners!!! Does someone have to have a fatal accident for this to become a recall item ???? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A79CGXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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