NHTSA Complaint #10511776 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10511776
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 13, 2013
Date Filed	May 13, 2013
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

EXTREME CORROSION AT REAR OF FRAME WHERE AXLE IS SUPPORTED READY TO COLLAPSE AND WILL REQUIRE REMEDIATION TO PREVENT FRAME FAILURE. *TR

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