NHTSA Complaint #853142 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 853142 |
| Vehicle | 1999 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
WHILE DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL VEHICLE IDLES HIGH, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT WITH VEHICLE TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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