Issue ID | 1539532 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11181226 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 20/07/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving and making turns or just turning the steering wheel when the vehicle was parked, a knocking noise was heard from the steering wheel. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HESPERIA, CA |
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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