Issue ID | 1132211 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10655425 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 13/11/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I pulled off a frontage road on to the highway into a construction zone. While driving about 25-30 mph my hazard lights clicked on when my blinker went off, i realized my power steering was gone and i was loosing control. I coasted to the side of the road and realized my engine had shut off on its own. Scared me to death! If i would have been driving faster or going around a turn i would have been in serious danger! I gathered my thoughts as to what happened, called my husband and he said to try and simply restart the car. It started on the first turn w/ no hesitation. I took the car to the dealer the following day and was told that there were no codes showing and it was probably just a glitch and they tried to send me home in it! That is a major problem to me! I believe i deserve an explanation and a fix for the problem rather than told it probably wont happen again, so don't worry about it! After spending 4 hours at the dealership they decided to keep the car for another few days and put me in a rental. I pray they find the cause since i don't feel safe until they do. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARTERVILLE, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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