Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / OPTIMA / 2003

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003243487 Incident Date: Oct, 27 2003
Consumer's City: HASBROUCK HEIGHTS Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: OPTIMA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAGD126225 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 27 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 55 mph on the highway, consumer lost control of vehicle and hit the guard rail. the driver was injured and transported by ambulance to the hospital. injuries unknown at this time. a police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. mechanic detected both frontal upper ball joints cracked. *ak