| Issue ID | 732616 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278416 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/04/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia amanti. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Immediately following and without warning, the vehicle accelerated with great force. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The throttle body assembly and accelerator sensor were replaced. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and current mileage was 54,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS , NV |
| VIN pattern | KNALD124045XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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