NHTSA Complaint #10821768 — 2002 KIA OPTIMA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10821768
Vehicle 2002 KIA OPTIMA
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 130,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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