NHTSA Complaint #10044891 — 2003 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10044891
Vehicle	2003 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	October 28, 2003
Date Filed	October 28, 2003
Mileage	11,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. INJURIES UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. MECHANIC DETECTED BOTH FRONTAL UPPER BALL JOINTS CRACKED. *AK

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