NHTSA Complaint #10468859 — 2008 KIA OPTIMA

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10468859
Vehicle	2008 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	July 24, 2012
Date Filed	August 1, 2012
Mileage	38,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA OPTIMA LS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN-VISOR FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SUN-VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,520.

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