| Issue ID | 1608667 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267367 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/10/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Kia recalled optimas up until january 2008 for faulty clock spring. I have a kia optima that was built in march 2008. I just paid almost 500. 00 to replace the clock spring because my month and year was not included in the recall. Why did kia stop the recall after january 2008 when there were still 2008's with clock spring issues. I started my car and the airbag light would not go off. I took it to the dealership and was told i had a bad clock spring. I'm sure these things do not wear out being they are associated with the airbag system. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121919 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123785XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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