| Issue ID | 612347 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10175941 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/12/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions a lost of engine power was noticed. There were no engine warning lights to alert the contact of an engine problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who determined the engine blew out due to the presence of coolant mixed with the engine oil and recommended engine peplacement. The dealership and manufacturer have not been contacted. The vehicle remained inoperable. The contact was concern because the vehicle has been under regular maintenace since the purchase date |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80382 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNADC125546XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 09/12/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | CROWN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 805 656 6669 |
| Dealer's city | VENTURA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 93003 |