Issue ID | 1300073 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10885738 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 18/07/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2012 kia optima lx ****(electronic power steering)****this is very unsafe and is an accident waiting to happen. What in the world is kia waiting for, does someone have to be killed or seriously hurt from their negligence to recall these problems!!!! The steering wheel started to make a loud popping/knocking noise, sticks, play/ very loose when turning left to right, while driving or parking the vehicle. Have taken it to a service center where it was diagnosed that the steering column, tie rod and flexible coupling needed to be repaired/ replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The failure mileage was approximately 242,000. However, i purchased the vehicle in 2014, the approximately mileage was 208,412. Just prior to that this vehicle was strickley used for fuel testing/studies only, in a climate control building, where it was on a dino machine. These problems need to have a resolution and be recalled asap. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | QUINTON, VA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A72CGXXXXXX |
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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