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2017 KIA FORTE Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1491716
Internal NHTSA #	11121649
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2017
File date	09/08/17
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. When the contact attempted to apply the brake or accelerator pedals, their foot was blocked by some kind of partition on the floor. The partition was located between the accelerator and brake pedals and prevented the contact from braking or accelerating in a timely manor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to auto express kia (10320 wattsburg rd, erie, pa 16509, (814) 825-4747), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 3,600. tt consumer stated you agent could not have taken my report any more incorrect. The problem and danger is above the gas and brake pedals. When changing from gas to brakes my foot (toes) is coming in contact with an air baffle. This is a dangerous gang from gas to breaks. This needs looked into by your agency and corrected. Updated 10/19/18jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3600
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	KANE, PA
VIN pattern	KNAFK5A82H5XXXXXX
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?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 KIA FORTE Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 KIA FORTE Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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