NHTSA Complaint #10268735 — 2001 KIA OPTIMA

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10268735
Vehicle	2001 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	May 14, 2009
Date Filed	May 14, 2009
Mileage	83,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO SEE IF THEY COULD REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT IT IS UNSAFE FOR RUST TO FORM ON A VEHICLE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 83,000.

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