NHTSA Complaint #10415487 — 2011 KIA FORTE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10415487
Vehicle	2011 KIA FORTE
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Date of Incident	July 27, 2011
Date Filed	July 28, 2011
Mileage	4,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE BECAUSE THE BRAKES ENGAGED WHEN THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4,100. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF UPDATE 09/09/11. *JB

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