| Issue ID | 1030994 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10558137 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 31/12/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was leaving a parking lot and applied the brakes before entering traffic. I found the brake pedal very hard to push with very limited braking power. Luckily, i was not traveling at a high rate of speed or a tragic accident could have taken place. I drove carefully and was able to go very slow and pulled into a local mechanic. This is a potentially life and death issue should failure occur. I am awaiting final diagnosis but they feel the most likely part is a brake booster check valve or the brake booster. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56575 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCHENRY, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A29BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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