Issue ID | 1688644 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11353894 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 04/09/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Hev light came on dashboard stating "check hybrid system. Stop vehicle and turn off engine". Vehicle was in motion in city on traffic light and suddenly got that and car stopped in 15 sec and could not move anymore. Luckily it did not happen on highway cause 15 sec is not enough for safely stopping! Witnesses helped to push the card to the shoulder approximately 100 feet. Electric brake system was locked as well cause of hev system stopped suppling the power. Kia concord replaced the safety plug assy-male 125 amps to 150 amps (part # k 37586 4r002). Car had only 82k. As far i see this is a common issue and if manufacturer in all cases upgrades it to higher fuse, then this is a reason for recall. Now i warry about next electrical issue that can cause that fuse. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82802 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CONCORD, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAGN4AD5E5XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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