Issue ID | 1487201 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115880 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 24/07/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine is blown. Had no prior warning. It happened at a traffic ligh on a major highway.. Check engine light did not come on prior to engine blowing. Temperature gauge did not register hot prior to engine blowing. Check oil light did not come on and stay on prior to engine blowing. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STEPHENS CITY, VA |
VIN pattern | KNAFX5A83F5XXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 1 |
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