| Issue ID | 1236319 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788533 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/10/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Suddenly at 89,000 miles the steering column shaft caused a severe vibrations in the steering wheel at a speed of 50 miles per hour. There was a great deal of play and a clicking sound in the steering wheel while standing or moving. The car is a 2011 car purchased in the month of december of 2011 so it has only been on the road for |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNAGN4A78B5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 52 |
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