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2006 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	655391
Internal NHTSA #	10211856
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	13/12/07
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia optima. While driving approximately 10 mph in rainy conditions, the windshield wipers completely failed. Prior to the failure, the contact detected a burning smell inside the passenger compartment. She was able to pull over and avoid a crash. She notified the dealer, but they have yet to inspect the vehicle. The contact has not filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 16,803.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	16803
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	SOUTH BOSTON, MA
VIN pattern	KNAGE124165XXXXXX
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	08/08/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	COURT KIA
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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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2006 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Problems, Complaints and Defects

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