Issue ID | 1646108 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11310491 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 09/09/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the lights flickered and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was concerned for her safety stating that the failure happened whether on a main road or the highway. The contact was left stranded on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure has caused mental and financial hardships due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to southwest kia-dallas located at 39650 lyndon b johnson freeway, dallas, tx 75237, (972) 283-9797, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ground terminal and several other wiring harnesses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DALLAS, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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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 | 40 |
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