| Issue ID | 1418501 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11040608 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/01/10 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both driver and passenger side visors failed and are flopping. This is a dangerous situation. The visor is obstructing my view, and hitting my head. I can't see. The faulty part has been re-designed.... Why no recall??? I have instructed my family that if i am involved in an accident to sue kia since they have know about this problem for years!!! Passeger side 2010, driver's side 10/2017. I am holding the visors up with bungee cords!!!! This is a know problem with these kias!!!!! |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STUART, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123075XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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