NHTSA Complaint #11447683 — 2016 KIA OPTIMA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11447683
Vehicle	2016 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 16, 2022
Date Filed	January 16, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

When starting to move from traffic light, engine revved to full throttle, brakes would not stop the vehicle. I swerved right to avoid the vehicle in front of me, then went over a sidewalk and struck a tree. Car still would not stop. Finally came to rest in a ( luckily empty) bowling alley parking lot. Vehicle sustained heavy right side front damage and had to be towed from the scene.

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