Issue ID | 1656986 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11321529 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/04/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving down in motion on a village road going 40 mph, car completely shut off, lost power steering, i had to pull car over without power steering to side of busy road, car would not stop right away and park would not engaged right away into park, car then rolled forward about 10 feet and slammed into park. Car would not turn over however all power lights, and battery were working without issue. Called a tow truck, could not get ahold of kia for kia 24 hour emergency roadside assistance, due to covid-19, i had to call a local body shop/used car dealer for a tow. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102367 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HERKIMER, NY |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4A76E5XXXXXX |
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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