| Issue ID | 509267 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10097086 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/09/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 55 mph the consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes locked. The consumer lost control of the vehicle. The consumer was able to unlock the brakes and the vehicle stopped completely. The mechanic informed the driver that the brakes needed to be fixed and ordered a part. Please provide further details. *jb the consumer did not apply excessive pressure to brakes vehicle was completely out of control. *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ATHENS, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNA6D128945XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | ATHENS KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 706-369-8118 |
| Dealer's city | ATHENS |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30622 |