NHTSA Complaint #10730677 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10730677
Vehicle	2012 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	June 26, 2015
Date Filed	June 26, 2015
Mileage	60,050 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED WITH A LOUD BANG. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,050.

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