NHTSA Complaint #11574383 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11574383 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
steering wheel play, steering coupler wear
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