Issue ID | 932519 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10468048 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 27/07/12 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling in traffic at 40mph the brake warning light illuminated. Parking brake was not engaged and no other indications were noted. Light reset when vehicle was restarted. No stored codes for the fault. Still waiting for kia motor company to correct this defect. Dealership does not have an answer to the problem and kia contact on website is inoperable, so unable to contact manufacturer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2226 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RIO RANCHO, NM |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A6XCGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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