NHTSA Complaint #10241352 — 1999 KIA SPORTAGE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10241352
Vehicle	1999 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	August 15, 2008
Date Filed	September 8, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS GRADUALLY LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND HE IS CONSTANTLY HAVING TO ADD MORE FLUID. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 98V222000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING AND FITTINGS) AND 99V325000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING); HOWEVER, THE DEALER WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V305000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,812 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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