| Issue ID | 854703 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10397086 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/04/11 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Incident 1: while driving at 60mph on an interstate the cars speed reduced to <10 mph then stalled followed a sudden acceleration. The car was towed to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the problem but suggested that it was the computer. Computer replaced problem persist.... Incident 2:(1 month later)upon initial acceleration, the engine stalled and operated at a reduced speed followed by sudden acceleration without warning into traffic. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem but suggested that it might be the throttle motor. Throttle motor replaced but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was alerted on both occasions. Now i am deadly afraid of driving this vehicle. |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW ORLEANS , LA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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