NHTSA Complaint #10980298 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10980298
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 14, 2017
Date Filed	April 24, 2017
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

RIGHT REAR FRAME RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY STABLIZER RUSTED OFF FRAME

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