| Issue ID | 583192 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10153526 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/09/04 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon filling the tank of the kia amanti, shortly thereafter, the engine will begin to surge and react erratically without pressing the accelerator. If the brake is not sufficiently engaged the vehicle will lunge forward or backward and cause an accident. If the vehicle is already in motion the accelerator becomes unresponsive and the engine will surge or shut off causing a precarious situation when in traffic. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2014 |
| Number of Occurences | 50 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNALD124045XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 14/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ESSERMAN INTERNATIONAL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 305-477-6666 |
| Dealer's city | MIAMI |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33172 |