NHTSA Complaint #10341537 — 1999 KIA SPORTAGE

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10341537
Vehicle	1999 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	June 6, 2010
Date Filed	July 6, 2010
Mileage	115,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KIA SPORTAGE. WHEN THE MECHANIC WAS CHANGING THE OIL HE NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR FRAME HAD DECAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEABLE BUT HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 115,000. UPDATED 02/10/11 *BF UPDATED 03/11/11*JB

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