NHTSA Complaint #785782 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	785782
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Date Filed	December 6, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	ND

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS DUE TO WHEEL BEARINGS HAD WORN.*JB

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