NHTSA Complaint #859179 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Complaint Details

ODI Number	859179
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date Filed	March 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

BRAKES WOULD WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER'S MECHANIC GAVE NO REASON FOR THE CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BRAKES EXCESSIVELY WORE OUT DUE TO THE MATERIALS USED. *AK

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