Issue ID | 1674141 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11338944 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 03/07/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on the road on a nice sunny day, and while my vehicle was in motion all of a sudden my engine shuts off and i lose power. My car won't start and i had a mechanic inspect my car and he says everything checks except for the engine. He says the engine is seized. Kia has tech service buliten tsb for recall campaign for this exact issue. I'm curious as to why my vehicle hasn't been recalled yet. This is dangerous. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 144918 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4A73E5XXXXXX |
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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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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