| Issue ID | 1023723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10552822 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/11/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving the vehicle on the highway and it made a continual noise until brakes were applied. The vehicle would occasionally make the noise even when stopped until i pushed on the brakes. The esc light, brake light and abs light were on and would occasionally turn off when brakes applied. I immediately took the vehicle to hullman's ford for diagnostics. I was notified that the vehicle hydraulic electronic control unit was faulty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37201 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FALLS CITY, NE |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE228395XXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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