| Issue ID | 918454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10457027 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/07/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front driver side sun visor fell, obstructing the driver's vision of the roadway. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would cover the replacement of the sun visor under warranty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs however, the failure recurred shortly after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not repaired a second time for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCK HILL, SC |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123175XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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