| Issue ID | 1672123 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11337472 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/06/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Administration on 6/26/20 a dealership made a tenative sale on a usec 2005 vehicle intentionally decieving potential buyer. Vehicle was unsafe to drive as it made misfire and the fluids in vehicle were all missing from each tank. The salesman denied me the right to test drive or opportunity to replenish missing fluids,advising vehicle is as-is. I explained i drove 60 miles one way and was not told the vehicle was as -is or in such terrible condition. Manager refused to assist me or speak with me as i would complain. The salesman said,"take it or leave it"!!! I did not purchase the vehicle but it must be listed as unsafe in a nationwide alert as left driver side impact on doors from bumper to front passenger door, left side fender hanging off , vehicle shaking bad, computer hardware and caps missing on engine. Please have dmv in delaware red flag this dealership and recall this vehicle as i was almost a victim under lemon law hertrich buick gmc of seaford 26953 sussex highway seaford, de 19973 www. Hertrichgmcbuick. Com (888) 313-4253 dear sue [xxx], we have received your price quote request and thank you for your interest. To help us make the right deal for you on the 2005 kia amanti, please contact us at your nearest hertrich location.. Thank you, hertrich buick gmc of seaford http://www. Hertrichgmcbuick. Com 2005 kia amanti base price: $1,897. 00 bodystyle: sedanint. Color: gray engine: v-6 cylodometer: 131200 transmission: automaticstock #: 40510b ext. Color: blackvin: [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *cc |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, DE |
| VIN pattern | KNALD124355XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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