NHTSA Complaint #10519650 — 2002 KIA SPORTAGE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10519650
Vehicle	2002 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 25, 2013
Date Filed	June 13, 2013
Mileage	159,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED 20 FEET AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A NEARBY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.

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