NHTSA Complaint #10855180 — 2003 KIA OPTIMA SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10855180
Vehicle	2003 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 11, 2016
Date Filed	April 12, 2016
Mileage	149,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

KIA HAS ISSUED A RECALL (09V183000) HOWEVER IT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STATE IN WHICH I RESIDE, BUT ALL BORDERING STATES TO THE EAST, WEST, AND NORTH. I'M IN KY AND STATES LIKE OH, IN, IL, WV, ARE INCLUDED. I'M HAVING THE EXACT ISSUE LISTED IN THE RECALL HOWEVER AS THEY HAVE SELECTED TO COVER ONLY SPECIFIC STATES I'M LEFT WITH A VEHICLE THAT IS NOW INOPERABLE. THE SUB-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED THE TIRE AND SUSPENSION TO BREAK FREE.

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