| Issue ID | 1719464 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11389447 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/01/21 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving it acts like its not getting fuel so i took it to the parts store they put a code reader on it i have the print out im attaching but its very dangerous it just loses all power especially if u pull outto get out of somewhere ive almost gotten hit 6 times now cuz of it i was pulling out of my road turning on to a major highway n it didnt stall but its like it wasnt getting gas at all n the car was at a stop n taking off to pull out it also does it mid gears while driving down the road great car but issue could cost someone there life or to be seriosly hurt for life this needs to be recalled im 41 & ive drove all kinds of messed up cars in my past but this is the 1st time ivecame across this kind of issue where contacting the dealership doesnt fix it n its not the car owners fault this is bad wiring under the throttle position actuator system n a very rxpensive problem to find & repair n not do to wear n tear of the vehicle so gar its costed me over $500 just to track down the problem im notputting no more $ into thiscar it was a gift for my sons bday b4 my mom passed this year she bought it new n then gave to me she loved this car it makes me sad to have to remove it from the road but i feel as a mom its better this way than to lose someone i love cuz of it i would sue the hell out of kia n win theres problems with this it needs to b resolved asap |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINTER HAVEN, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNALD124155XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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