Issue ID | 1604777 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11258377 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/07/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes lost power and caused the vehicle to crash into the preceding vehicle. The abs indicator illuminated prior to the failure and remained lit. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact's vehicle was damaged and towed to the contact's residence by aaa. The other vehicle was not damaged. The contact called texas motorcars houston texas at 832-794-0499 (located at 11031 bissonnet st, houston, tx 77099), but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The vin was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPRING, 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? | 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 | 40 |
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