NHTSA Complaint #10560158 — 2008 KIA OPTIMA

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10560158
Vehicle	2008 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	April 26, 2012
Date Filed	January 15, 2014
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR BEGAN FAILING IT WOULDN'T STAY UP ANY LONGER THEN THE INSIDES FINALLY SNAPPED BREAKING THE PLASTIC INSIDE. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE IS DOING THE SAME. IT OBSTRUCTS FIELD OF VISION AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE BLOCKAGE OF SUN WHEN NEEDED. KIA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE CREATED A FIXED VISOR WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL PARTS INSIDE. THE NEW VISOR RANGES ANY WHERE FROM 140.00 TO 200.00 DOLLARS PLUS A FEE FOR INSTALLING IF NOT CAPABLE OF DOING THIS YOURSELF. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND SEE THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR

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