NHTSA Complaint #721064 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 721064 |
| Vehicle | 1998 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
FRONT HUBS WERE SEIZED. PURCHASED VEHICLE 1 WEEK BEFORE INCIDENT. *AK
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