NHTSA Complaint #10490840 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10490840
Vehicle	2012 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	December 14, 2012
Date Filed	January 2, 2013
Mileage	3,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE DRIVE AND PASSENGER SEATS ARE TO LOW IN THIS CAR. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY WIFE WHO IS 5' TALL CANT SIT HIGHER THAN THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS, AND THEY BLOCK HER VIEW. I TEST DROVE THE CAR WHEN WE BOUGHT IT, SO DIDN'T SIT TO LOW FOR ME BEING 6' TALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

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