Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / OPTIMA / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004305735 Incident Date: Sep, 14 2004
Consumer's City: ATHENS Consumer's State: GA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: OPTIMA Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNA6D128945 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 02 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 55 mph the consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes locked. the consumer lost control of the vehicle. the consumer was able to unlock the brakes and the vehicle stopped completely. the mechanic informed the driver that the brakes needed to be fixed and ordered a part. please provide further details. *jb the consumer did not apply excessive pressure to brakes vehicle was completely out of control. *tc