NHTSA Complaint #10204590 — 2000 KIA SPORTAGE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10204590
Vehicle	2000 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	September 30, 2007
Date Filed	October 1, 2007
Mileage	89,078 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG GAS ODOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE COST TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE $900. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO DEFRAY THE COST. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,078. UPDATED 11/15/07

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