NHTSA Complaint #11407607 — 2012 KIA FORTE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11407607
Vehicle	2012 KIA FORTE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 1, 2014
Date Filed	April 12, 2021
Mileage	99,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

PREVIOUSLY, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR UNDER BODY RUST. I HAD THAT FIXED. HOWEVER, THE RUST PROBLEM EXTENDS TO THE PAINT JOB AND LITTLE ORANGE DOTS OF RUST HAVE BEEN ON THE VEHICLE IN MANY PLACES.

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