NHTSA Complaint #8012320 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8012320
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	June 21, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

PREMATURE WEAR OF FLYWHEEL. DUE TO FAILURE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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