NHTSA Complaint #11268067 — 2017 KIA OPTIMA VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11268067
Vehicle	2017 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	October 12, 2019
Date Filed	October 12, 2019
Mileage	100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SITUATED TOO LOW, CREATING A LARGE BLIND SPOT IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. OFTEN, AT A 4-WAY STOP, THE CAR APPROACHING FROM THE RIGHT IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED OUT. DRIVER IS FORCED TO CROUCH DOWN SO AS TO LOOK UNDER THE MIRROR IN MANY DRIVING SITUATIONS. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT A NUMBER OF TIMES.

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