NHTSA Complaint #10605793 — 2002 KIA OPTIMA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10605793
Vehicle	2002 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2014
Date Filed	June 24, 2014
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

SUBFRAME IS RUSTING OUT AND MY TIRES ARE GETTING ABNORMAL WEAR AND MY FRONT TIRES ARE ANGLED IN. *TR

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