NHTSA Complaint #551384 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551384
Vehicle	1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 6, 1998
Date Filed	April 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

CLAMP THAT HOLDS HOSE TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS BAD CAUSING COOLANT LEAK SMELL IN THE ENGINE AREA. NLM

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