| Issue ID | 1569983 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11217754 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. While driving approximately 25 mph, clicking and knocking noises were heard from the steering wheel area without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to kia of bedford (440-735-4000, located at 18180 rockside rd, bedford, oh 44146) where it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags) and an unknown recall. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the clicking and knocking noises. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A79B5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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