NHTSA Complaint #10587006 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10587006
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	May 6, 2014
Date Filed	May 7, 2014
Mileage	15,369 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,369. UPDATED 06/12/14 UPDATED 07/15/14 MA UPDATED 07/18/2014*JS

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