Run Away Kia Sorento
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Run Away Kia Sorento
http://news.yahoo.com/video/high-spe...080000917.html
The driver claims that it wouldn't shift into neutral.
When you watch the video, you don't see any brake lights though
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...n-runaway-car/
The driver claims that it wouldn't shift into neutral.
When you watch the video, you don't see any brake lights though
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...n-runaway-car/
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why dont operators know that people need to press engine button for 3-4 seconds and car will turn off... unless they are saying that many things broke down at the same time, which would be weird.
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#driverfail... again.
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Impressive that the Sorento held its own so well, but disappointed in the woman, no brakes, no neutral, no trying to shut it off, if this story has a follow up please post it
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http://news.yahoo.com/video/high-spe...080000917.html
The driver claims that it wouldn't shift into neutral.
When you watch the video, you don't see any brake lights though
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...n-runaway-car/
The driver claims that it wouldn't shift into neutral.
When you watch the video, you don't see any brake lights though
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...n-runaway-car/
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This went on for 59 miles, I know the brakes will not stop a car going wide open throttle, it may slow it down but at highway speeds probably not much but they eventually overheat and stop working, still Im confused and concerned at just how many people don't know the basic car stuff when behind the wheel
although how can you go for 59 miles at 90mph without crashing but not knowing how to put transmission in N?
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brakes will stop any car at WOT at any speed... however if you dont stop the car but continue to apply them without stopping, then yeah, they will overheat and go away.
although how can you go for 59 miles at 90mph without crashing but not knowing how to put transmission in N?
although how can you go for 59 miles at 90mph without crashing but not knowing how to put transmission in N?
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Well, I wouldn't discount it. She apparantly didn't know what to do without God's help. (probably just turn the key to ACC, without locking the steering column). And, something else......just imagine what could (or probably would) have happened if this incident had taken place in congested traffic or on a non-Interstate highway.
The latest-generation of vehicles (now by Federal requirement) has brakes that will overide engine torque. That was put into effect after the runaway Toyota/Lexus controversies a few years ago.
The latest-generation of vehicles (now by Federal requirement) has brakes that will overide engine torque. That was put into effect after the runaway Toyota/Lexus controversies a few years ago.
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Irvine, Calif.,-based Kia Motors America Inc. issued a statement Friday afternoon saying it has inspected Ulvestad’s vehicle but hasn’t been able to identify the problem that caused her accelerator to stick.
“Our technicians have been unable to duplicate the issue and this appears to be an isolated incident. KMA will continue to investigate and analyze the facts of this situation and will work with the customer to resolve the matter in a timely manner,” the company said
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/08/24...#storylink=cpy
“Our technicians have been unable to duplicate the issue and this appears to be an isolated incident. KMA will continue to investigate and analyze the facts of this situation and will work with the customer to resolve the matter in a timely manner,” the company said
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/08/24...#storylink=cpy
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But again, why don't these people know how to either turn off the engine, or put the tranny in neutral?