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2004 KIA OPTIMA Structure Frame And Members Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	734229
Internal NHTSA #	10279759
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	15/06/09
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Received recall letter from kia june15,2009, possibility of corrosion of the subframe. I called my dealer within a couple of days and was told no parts in they would call me. On aug. 03 i called the kia consumer assistance center and they called the dealer and was told still not parts. I was told i would be called back within two days to let me know why no parts however it was the same no call. I am concerned that my car may be faulty and i can get no service or help. If it is a recall why can i not get help to have it checked. Kia motors america inc. Gave no reply and the dealer still says no parts. On aug 15th it will be two months and no help. Thank you (this is from a recall letter to me).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	27000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARTINSBURG, WV
VIN pattern	KNAGD126745XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA OPTIMA Structure Frame And Members Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA OPTIMA Structure Frame And Members Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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