NHTSA Complaint #8022694 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8022694
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Date of Incident	November 8, 2002
Date Filed	November 13, 2002
Mileage	83,358 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING SEIZED TO THE HUB. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED KIA WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR SPINDLE. *MR *NLM

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