| Issue ID | 1013040 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10545035 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/07/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On straight a ways the car wanders (pulls) from side to side and we have to continually turn the steering wheel back and forth to straighten the car out. The car will not track straight. We have to continually correct the steering. Because we travel on a lot of 2 lane roads we are already considering trading the car because of safety concerns. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 450 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A72DGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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