Issue ID | 1616677 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11278499 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 13/10/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving 60-70 mph when my hybrid system alerted me that my breaks were an issue. I then tried to slow and could not. The car slowed itself as a safty procaution but i was in 70 mph traffic. Not safe. It would not completely stop so i was forced with the option of hitting a tree to make it stop. Kia says that it my breaks electrical system but that doesn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4ADXC5XXXXXX |
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 | 30 |
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