Issue ID | 1496696 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11128577 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/05/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal rattling noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000. The vin was not available. * consumer steering wheel makes abnormal noises when driving over bumpy roads and turning even when car isn't moving it, makes a noise just by moving steering wheel. Updated 10/26/18*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71CGXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AUTO MAU |
Dealer's telephone number | 317-293-8060 |
Dealer's city | INDIANAPOLIS |
Dealer's state code | IN |
Dealer's ZIP code |