| Issue ID | 700563 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10248553 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/11/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The driver attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and it was discovered that the electric wire for the fuel pump had burned inside the gas tank. These were the plugs for the fuel pump. The driver was fortunate that the vehicle would not start because an explosion could have occurred. The dealer advised him to call nhtsa and file a complaint because they could not assist. The contact is a mechanic and repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was 75,600. Updated 12/11/08. *lj updated 12/11/08.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BREWSTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNAGD126X45XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ACTION MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 203-792-9501 |
| Dealer's city | DANBURY |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06810 |