NHTSA Complaint #10211856 — 2006 KIA OPTIMA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10211856 |
| Vehicle | 2006 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 16,803 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY FAILED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND AVOID A CRASH. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE YET TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,803.
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