Issue ID | 1717727 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11388272 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 12/01/21 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that there was a failure with the engine. The mechanic recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized kia dealer. The vehicle was not yet repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not part of a recall. The contact was also informed of an upcoming recall that was scheduled for january 27, 2021 for kia vehicles. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PENDERGRASS, GA |
VIN pattern | KNAFX5A8XF5XXXXXX |
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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