| Issue ID | 1502242 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11133275 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 03/10/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the sun roof exploded and glass shattered inside and outside the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. There were no injuries. The contact called gossett kia at 901-328-8177 (located at 1900 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) and was informed that nothing could be done and there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, filed a report, and stated that they would follow-up with the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BARTLETT, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70EGXXXXXX |
| 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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