| Issue ID | 1035381 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10561329 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 30/03/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted violently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The contact also mentioned that the passenger side low beam headlight failed due to the a failed wire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ASTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGG4A87A5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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