Issue ID | 1658537 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11322717 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 28/04/20 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The antenna fin screws sheered off and plastic screw holder broke into pieces causing the fin to come loose and fall off, exposing electrical components. There was no prior interference with the fin, i observed the fin slightly lifted on the front end and it pulled right off. The vehicle was in the parked position after just driving it 5 minutes. There is no easy way of fixing this issue, rain damage may occur causing issues with radio and other electrical components. Others have complained of the same thing happening to their kia optima antenna fins. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66752 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BIXBY, OK |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A72EGXXXXXX |
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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