Issue ID | 1675175 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11339725 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/07/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving t 65 mph, without warning, the vehicle started to shudder. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and inspected the fuel in the vehicle. The fuel level was low. The contact drove approximately 20 miles before the vehicle stalled with an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was inspected. The vehicle was then towed to paramount kia of asheville (1000 ridgefield blvd, asheville, nc 28806) where a diagnostic test was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MARION, NC |
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 | 65 |
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