| Issue ID | 1477259 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11104194 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 23/05/18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia forte. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal failed to release and became stuck. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,462. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1462 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ISLAND LAKE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 3KPFK4A75JEXXXXXX |
| 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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