NHTSA Complaint #10454991 — 2001 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10454991
Vehicle	2001 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 28, 2003
Date Filed	April 12, 2012
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

DEFECT #2032 ENGINE FAMILIES 1KMXV02.5D01 IMPROPERLY MADE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS DIDN'T MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. EPOXY FLOWED BETWEEN GAPS IN CASES AND CONTACTED THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD RESULT CRACKED CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. *TR

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