NHTSA Complaint #11461903 — 2016 KIA FORTE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461903
Vehicle	2016 KIA FORTE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 22, 2022
Date Filed	April 23, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE HEATER CORE LEAKED AND COOLANT WAS SLOWLY LOST AND CAR OVERHEATED

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