NHTSA Complaint #10113094 — 2001 KIA RIO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10113094
Vehicle	2001 KIA RIO
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 25, 2004
Date Filed	February 25, 2005
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE OWNER LOST STEERING AND BRAKE POWER THIS DEFECT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES AND THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE COMPRESSOR. NOW THE VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THIS DEFECT. OWNER SAYS THE OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

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