NHTSA Complaint #10071684 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10071684
Vehicle	1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	April 27, 2004
Date Filed	April 27, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPEED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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