Issue ID | 1601399 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11255821 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 13/09/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard while attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle did not respond and rear ended a second vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured right ankle that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,600. The consumer stated once she was aware she was rolling backwards, she puthe vehicle in park, it continued to roll. The consumer then shifted into drive striking another vehicle. *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112600 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
VIN pattern | KNDJD736X75XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 11/07/19 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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 | J.D. BUNTER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CINCINNATI |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 45251 |