NHTSA Complaint #10419571 — 2001 KIA OPTIMA

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10419571
Vehicle	2001 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	August 8, 2011
Date Filed	August 15, 2011
Mileage	126,000 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 STATED AFTER HAVING HIS VEHICLE ALIGNED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAMED COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME AND THE CONTROL ARM WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V183000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

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