Issue ID | 1452999 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11078739 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 31/03/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact heard an abnormal ticking noise coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Turnsviller kia (2900 nj-42, sicerville, nj) was contacted and stated that they could not replace the engine prior to a failure per kia policy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 52,783. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52783 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LAWNSIDE, NJ |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A7XEGXXXXXX |
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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