NHTSA Complaint #11129096 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11129096
Vehicle	2011 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 23, 2016
Date Filed	September 12, 2018
Mileage	75,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING A 2011 KIA OPTIMA WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND BURST INTO FLAMES. MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED UPON IMPACT WITH A TREE.

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