Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 2002

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004306003 Incident Date: Oct, 19 2004
Consumer's City: WASHINGTON Consumer's State: DC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: PLEASE FILL Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 19 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated. the consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. the vehicle continued to accelerate with excessive speed. the driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the transmission solenoid switch needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information. *jb