NHTSA Complaint #881727 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	881727
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Date Filed	February 28, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WOULD APPLY BRAKES AND THEY FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES KEPT WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY. WOULD HAVE BRAKES REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM KEPT REAPPEARING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO MECHANIC TO INSPECT. *AK

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