Issue ID | 1505445 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11140692 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SPORTAGE |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 15/10/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2019 kia sportage. While reversing the vehicle out of a school parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the side of the school building. The airs bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer (fuccillo kia, 3900 state st, schenectady, ny 12304, (518)-847-0800) was contacted and stated that the vin was not inculed in any recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GLOVERFVILLE, NY |
VIN pattern | KNDPMCAC4K7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/03/23 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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