NHTSA Complaint #10291953 — 2007 KIA SPORTAGE
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10291953 |
| Vehicle | 2007 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 54,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OK |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE WHEELS LOCKED , AND THEN THE VEHICLE SLID OFF-ROAD. WHILE SLIDING THE VEHICLE TURNED 360 DEGREES AND SPINNED INTO A GUARD-RAIL AND THEN INTO SEVERAL TREES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54000.
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