| Issue ID | 1354802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10950294 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE KOUP |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 07/02/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Throttle body original and replacement part defective. Intermittent no start. Vehicle stationary. Will just crank and not start after sitting for awhile. Once it starts usually good until vehicle sits for awhile then it's difficult to start again.. Original item replaced mar 24 2016. Same problem occurring now in feb 17 with new part. Was told that throttle body has been a recurring problem with other customers by the service technician at carsmart automotive repair in logan utah. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54798 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GARDEN CITY, UT |
| VIN pattern | KNAFU4A25A5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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