Issue ID | 975886 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10508646 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 14/03/13 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the vehicle would surge forward and the engine rpms increased to 6000. The contact stated that the floor mat was not source of the surging. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact did not contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 4,800. Updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/21/2013 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LIVERPOOL, NY |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4A71C5XXXXXX |
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 | 26/12/12 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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