NHTSA Complaint #10558172 — 2003 KIA OPTIMA SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10558172
Vehicle	2003 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	December 31, 2013
Date Filed	January 2, 2014
Mileage	114,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO COMPLETE A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE HAD BECOME SEPARATED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION OF THE SUB FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V183000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000. UPDATED 02/11/2014 *BF THIS COMPLAINT IS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH ODI#10559087 UPDATED 03/18/2014 *JS

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