NHTSA Complaint #11206558 — 2006 KIA OPTIMA

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11206558
Vehicle	2006 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 3, 2019
Date Filed	May 9, 2019
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

OH REAR LOWER SWING ARM SUPPORTING THE SPRING BROKE LETTING THE SPRING COME OUT OF POSITION AND LETTING THE WHEEL TILT AS IF FLAT. THE LOWER ARM HAD RUSTED IN TWO ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN.

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