Issue ID | 1545407 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11185894 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 10/03/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakelights come on, even when car is turned off. When brakelights came on during driving, the gas pedal would not work to accelerate the car. Brake lights came on without ever touching the brake. Apparently the kia forte 2012-2014 has a recall for this exact issue but none has been issued on the optima. This is a safety issue because the car unexpectedly loses acceleration power. Very dangerous, specially when merging or passing on an expressway. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VALRICO, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A61CGXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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