Suspension Noise problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Optima

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and need to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The failure mileage was unknown. Dt.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud noise and the steering wheel would vibrate violently. A local mechanic informed the contact of the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v183000 (suspension:front). An authorized dealer was then notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. While driving approximately 10 mph, an extremely loud sound of metal to metal emitted outside of the vehicle. The contact drove onto the emergency lane and noticed the front driver's side suspension and frame completely fractured due to rust corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure was associated with recall NHTSA campaign id number 09v183000 (suspension: front); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the defect. The failure mileage was 85,854. I was less than ten minutes removed for highway, I could have been killed, wheel front passanger completely broke off! updated 09/14/2011 updated 12/19/11.