| Issue ID | 1694134 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11361985 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 29/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and making a right turn, he heard an abnormal popping sound prior to the air bag warning light illuminating. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the horn had popped out of place and was raised inside of the steering wheel which made the horn defective. Despite the failure, the contact drove the vehicle his residence. The contact called south shore kia (1128 sunrise hwy, copiague, ny 11726) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON STATION, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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