| Issue ID | 1391388 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11004869 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 11/07/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was driving on the freeway at normal speed. The steering froze with the wheels turned, sending the car off the road into the ditch. No injuries but the car sustained damage to the front bumper, fender, headlight assembly, etc. I understand there have been reports of steering issues with this make and model. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSEVILLE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A79DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 55 |
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