Issue ID | 1446738 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11072656 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 19/01/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Taking a left from a stop at maybe 5 mph , and the right front axle broke in half. I was able to coast off the road and have the car towed. There is a recall for this exact issue (recall #sc139). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L39GGXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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