NHTSA Complaint #10954860 — 2016 KIA FORTE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10954860
Vehicle	2016 KIA FORTE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	October 1, 2015
Date Filed	February 15, 2017
Mileage	11,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA FORTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 40 MPH. THE DEALER ADDED A FUEL ADDITIVE TO THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,300. ...UPDATED 05/19/17 *BF *CN

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