NHTSA Complaint #744052 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	744052
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 13, 1999
Date Filed	April 23, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

RATTLING UNDER CAR FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM- ADJUSTED HEAT SHIELD

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