| Issue ID | 1434315 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056174 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 14/12/17 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was at light then proceeded once light turned green traveling on left lane on a 2 lane city road. Used turning signal to move to right lane when another car that had turned at the traffic light on to the road i was traveling on. I did not see the car after turning to look due to the blind spot in rear of my car. At the time i hit the other cars front left fender/tire area causing minor damage to both cars. I was ticketed for improper lane change even though i turned my signal on & looked. I now have to go to traffic school to keep points off my license & pay out of pocket for repair damage to my car. There have been a few other close calls when attempting to change lanes due to the blind spot area in my car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25240 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A7XF5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 25 |
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