| Issue ID | 954002 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10487468 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/08/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would drift from side to side when being driven at various speeds. The contact stated that when traveling above 55 mph, the vehicle would become increasingly difficult to keep the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an alignment was performed but did not correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer who suggested that they adjust the tire pressure. The tire pressure was adjusted but to no avail. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 40 and the current mileage was 6,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MESA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A77DGXXXXXX |
| 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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