Issue ID | 1651852 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11317732 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/12/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | As i was driving on the highway approximately 65 mph the engine began to stall not allowing any power while pushing on the gas pedal. The service manager at kia explained to me that they found a pin in the engine that was supposed to be r removed but never was causing this to cause major damage to my engine and head gasket. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VALLEY CENTER, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD8C5XXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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