Issue ID | 1480703 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11110921 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/07/18 |
Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 kia optima. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the forward collision warning system and the forward collision braking system did not operate as intended. While driving approximately two feet behind another vehicle, the contact was not warned of the other vehicle and the system did not stop the vehicle when necessary. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (moritz kia fort worth, 8501 i-30 west, fort worth, tx) who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WEATHERFORD, TX |
VIN pattern | 5XXGV4L23JGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/10/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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DoT tire identifier | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
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Dealer's name | MORITZ KIA FORT WORTH |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | FORT WORTH |
Dealer's state code | TX |
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