| Issue ID | 646820 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10204856 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/08/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia rio cinco. While driving 30, 45, or 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the diagnostic showed that nothing was wrong. The manufacture stated that the investigation was closed since the dealer could find no failure with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 53,015. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the rotors were resurfaced and the drums were rotated. Updated 12/12/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53015 |
| Number of Occurences | 11 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | KNADC165646XXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | VICTORY KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | RICHMOND |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 23294 |