| Issue ID | 999355 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10532663 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/07/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 5 mph, the vehicle emitted a loud pop. Upon inspection, it was found that the sub frame had failed. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 09v183000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WAITE PARK, MN |
| VIN pattern | KNAGD128145XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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