NHTSA Complaint #10280741 — 2005 KIA SORENTO

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10280741
Vehicle	2005 KIA SORENTO
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 15, 2009
Date Filed	August 17, 2009
Mileage	66,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

BALANCER BOLT HAS BROKEN OFF IN THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR NOT TO SPIN. REQUIRED TO DRILL OUT THE BOLT AND REPLACE THE BALANCER AND REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SPROCKET. *TR

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