| Issue ID | 607949 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10172536 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/11/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at speeds below 25 mph, the transmission would not downshift, causing severe hesitation. The dealership determined the problem was in the transmission and no repair was available. 11/30/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51264 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BONIFAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNADC125046XXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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| 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 | BILL BIRD KIA |
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| Dealer's ZIP code | 32407 |