NHTSA Complaint #10610656 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10610656
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	July 15, 2014
Date Filed	July 15, 2014
Mileage	22,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THE FRACTURED GLASS PENETRATED THE VEHICLE INTERIOR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

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