NHTSA Complaint #10047747 — 2001 KIA RIO

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10047747
Vehicle	2001 KIA RIO
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date Filed	November 12, 2003
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES UP TO 100 MPH. THE DRIVER HAS TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE DRIVER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

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