Issue ID | 1630726 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11291977 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 29/12/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle sezed without warning. When the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle, it failed to return to normal. The vehicle was towed to a family member's house. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOLIVAR, TN |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A79CGXXXXXX |
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 | 15 |
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