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2006 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	935011
Internal NHTSA #	10470196
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	14/05/12
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After being lowered, the driver's side sun visor no longer can be returned to the up position and hangs in such a position as to obstruct the driver's vision. The sun visor has been little used and handled with care. It appears that the components of the sun visors are too fragile. The dealership said the car now is not under warranty and wants $125. 00 to fix it. This is the 2nd time this has happened. The first time was replaced under warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MEMPHIS, TN
VIN pattern	KNAGEL12426XXXXXX
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	0
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2006 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

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