| Issue ID | 962606 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10496212 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's side sun visor contains a defective component and doesn't remain in a locked position. When i try to move it to the locked position against the ceiling, it falls down into clear sight. This is great when the sun is in your eyes, but not during all other times. It severely decreases vision while driving. There are hundreds of complaints on the web and kia should be aware of the issue, but they have offered no resolution or recall for their defective sun visor. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37475 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILWAUKEE, WI |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123675XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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