NHTSA Complaint #782522 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	782522
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Date of Incident	January 1, 1999
Date Filed	December 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE DUE TO A BAD SEAL, THE SEAL CAUSES THE VACUUM NOT TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. *SLC

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