NHTSA Complaint #548115 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE SUSPENSION:FRONT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	548115
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	January 13, 1999
Date Filed	August 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR (ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS). MJS

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