NHTSA Complaint #11075353 — 2016 KIA FORTE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11075353
Vehicle	2016 KIA FORTE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 2, 2017
Date Filed	February 28, 2018
Mileage	2,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN , IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE AFTER IDLING SUCH AS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT.

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