| Issue ID | 1608237 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267068 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/01/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and taken to wagner kia of shrewsbury (730 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma 01545, (508) 581-5700) where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure could not be determined unless it occurred while it was being test driven. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure six times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown part was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 105,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WORCESTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A89E5XXXXXX |
| 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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