NHTSA Complaint #10891636 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10891636 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
THE STEERING COUPLER ON THE OPTIMA SHATTERS BECAUSE IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC
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