NHTSA Complaint #10104517 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10104517 |
| Vehicle | 1998 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 73,475 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
DRIVING UPHILL IN ONE INCH OF SNOW THE AXEL HUBS ON THE FRONT OF VEHICLE DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING, SLIDING SIDEWAYS AND BACKWARDS TO A STOP. THE PARTS REPLACED WERE AS FOLLOWS: AXEL HUB SEALS, AXEL BEARINGS, UPPER BALL JOINT, VACUUM LINE AND REALIGNMENT OF FRONT END.*AK
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