Issue ID | 1631562 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11292531 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 27/12/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia optima. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost forward momentum without warning. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to rick case kia (3190 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 321-1590) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred after leaving the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake tube fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SNELLVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGW4L24GGXXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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