| Issue ID | 678706 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10230591 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 06/06/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes made a loud squealing noise without the brake pedal being depressed. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the brakes would not slow the vehicle down properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the mechanic stated that the front brakes were past the safety standards and needed to be replaced. The brakes were replaced, but lasted only 14,000 miles. The brakes were supposed to last 30,000 to 40,000 miles. The contact researched information that stated the brake shoes appeared to be too light for the weight of the vehicle. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 14,730 and current mileage was 14,777. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14730 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OMAHA, NE |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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