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2009 KIA AMANTI Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1046962
Internal NHTSA #	10569226
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	AMANTI
Model Year	2009
File date	13/03/14
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While traveling on an expressway at approximately 55-60 mph in approximately 65 degree sunny weather i felt a huge explosion and first thought i had been shot or that a huge rock had bounced and hit me. It felt so strong that i thought there had been a nearby bomb explosion or dynamite blast, when i then noticed the huge grapefruit sized hole in my sunroof and the shattered glass coming in all over me and the front seat of my car. There were no other cars near me so i could not blame a bouncing rock and the closest 18 wheeler was more than 100 yards away 3 lanes to my right. It was frightening and i did not have my interior shield closed. Since i was traveling on business i had to reach my destination and called safelite immediately but they did not have a replacement in stock. They suggested i call the kia dealership to order. I had to drive the 250 miles home with a cardboard taped to my car and hope the paint does not peel off when it is removed. I kept trying to figure this out since the remaining glass is pushed up as if something had hit it upwards on the way out the roof and not inward towards the interior of my car and there was no bullet, rock or any evidence of something hitting it. My husband suggested i google exploding sunroofs and i was shocked to find so many others who have experienced the same bizarre thing. I am still shaking 12 hours later. I am thankful i maintained control of my car and was not seriously injured. I tried to order the replacement over the phone but the dealership would not place the order without full pmt. First. The cost will be $410 and then labor will be added to that. I am expecting both my ins and the warranty to deny the coverage/claim for this mess although i am sure they know it has happened to others.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	26100
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN ANTONIO, TX
VIN pattern	KNALD225495XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2009 KIA AMANTI Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 KIA AMANTI Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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