Issue ID | 1728286 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11398744 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/02/21 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was in the parent pick up line to pick up my daughter and i placed my shift in park however my car continued to drive forward and shift gear was stuck. Steering wheel became stiff and i kept foot on brake to slowing maneuver car to a parking spot. Once in parking spot car would not turn off and even though car was in park on the shift gear the drive mode was illuminated. The car finally turned off for a few seconds and than restarted by itself and repeated to do so. I was finally able to move gear shift after accessing the shift gear release lock however the shift gear remained in drive mode. Then engine just completely stopped turning on. Car would not turn, not drivable and had to have it towed for repair. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52313 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT MYERS, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70CGXXXXXX |
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 | 5 |
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