Issue ID | 1082660 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10607372 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/06/14 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving down the freeway at 70 mph, sunny clear weather, temp 85. No overpasses or other vehicles in sight. The sunroof exploded showering an enormous amount of glass on top of my head resulting in a few minor cuts. Either i was struck by a meteorite or kia has defective glass. The dealer replaced it for $550. 00 and no explanation. As there are several other posts with similar descriptions i feel kia has defective glass and this should be investigated.. I very nearly lost control of my car at freeway speeds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A68CGXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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