NHTSA Complaint #537181 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	537181
Vehicle	1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 1, 1998
Date Filed	June 22, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 1997 KIA SPORTAGE AND THEY HAVE ALL HAD PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS AND FUEL SYSTEMS.

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