NHTSA Complaint #10731310 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10731310
Vehicle	2014 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	June 29, 2015
Date Filed	June 30, 2015
Mileage	37,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY INCREASED AND A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND WAS HEARD. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

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