| Issue ID | 1662180 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11325363 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/03/20 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Antenna fin blew off while driving.. And broke my back window too. I took to dealer wont cover under warranty yet i see all complaints that this needs to be a recall . Dealer wants 450. 00 to replace has to be full unit although radio works fine i need this replaced at kia costs or i will open a class action case for defect. It has happened to much and 2016 got the recall it's the same antenna shark fin cap. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MORENO VALLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A75F5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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