| Issue ID | 822816 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361024 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 04/05/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, both the driver and passenger side sun visors broke which impaired his vision. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no recalls/warranties that would cover repairs and he was responsible for repair expenses. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH BABYLON, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123X75XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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