Issue ID | 1217100 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10761891 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/09/15 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Exiting hwy 71 east bound to woodward decreasing speed the vehicle in front of me had a car cut in front of her. I had a safe distance and slammed my brakes. My brakes did not grab as usual my car did not stop and i hit the vehicle in front of me. I truly believe my brake system failed. I will take my car into kia when i get it back. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52400 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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