| Issue ID | 1459319 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083991 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/04/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My airbag light is on and my horn i blowing for up to 45 minutes randomly at anytime; driving or stationary. My car is unsafe. I had my car diagnose at cobb county kia in kennesaw, ga 30144 and the service manager, joe told me that the issue was the clock spring which kia has recalled on several other models. The car is unsafe; the airbag does not work at all. The dealership wants $600. 00 for a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 164000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENNESAW, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A78DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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