| Issue ID | 1718913 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11389042 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 16/06/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. The contact stated that while driving down the road at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact stated that a friend who's a certified independent mechanic tested the vehicle and informed that the connector rod bearing was detached. The vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.*dt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CULLMAN, AL |
| 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 |
| 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 | 40 |
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