NHTSA Complaint #10144213 — 2004 KIA OPTIMA

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10144213
Vehicle	2004 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	December 2, 2005
Date Filed	December 2, 2005
Mileage	5,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

MOTOR MOUNTS AND PULLEYS DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE MY THIRD TIME TO THE SHOP IN LESS THAN A MONTH. THE PULLEYS AND MOUNTS ARE BOUND TO CAUSE OTHER DAMAGE. *JB

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