NHTSA Complaint #10279191 — 2001 KIA OPTIMA

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10279191
Vehicle	2001 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	December 31, 2008
Date Filed	August 3, 2009
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V183000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT) FOR HIS VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER WILL NOT HONOR IT BECAUSE HE LIVES IN VIRGINIA. THE RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO CERTAIN STATES. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO CHECK TO SEE IF THE SYMPTOMS WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD ALSO HAVE TO HAUL THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CORRODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT A REPAIR SHOP AND IS NOT IN DRIVING CONDITION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

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