| Issue ID | 981827 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512771 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 25/08/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia forte. The contact attempted to start the ignition and when the brake pedal was engaged, it would not release to the floorboard until repeated force was applied. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 900. Updated 07/16/13*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | KNAFW5A35C5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/12 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RON TONKIN KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 503-258-5805 |
| Dealer's city | GLADSTONE |
| Dealer's state code | OR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 97027 |