| Issue ID | 1449064 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11074399 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 05/02/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving on freeway "65 mph and above" the steering wheel sticks in the 12:00 position causing the car to swerve from the pressure applied to correct drift . It steers fine if you constantly move the steering wheel back and forth. It happens when your driving straight and making minor steering wheel adjustments. When it breaks loose it causes you to swerve which could end up causing a crash. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TONOPAH, AZ |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A78F5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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