| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003245308 | Incident Date: Aug, 21 2003 |
| Consumer's City: ROCHESTER | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJA723915 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 01 2003 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: May, 07 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle started to decelerate. when consumer pulled into a driveway vehicle caught on fire. fire department extinguished the fire. *ak the consumer's attorney believed it was a defect in the vehicle's structure. kia denied any responsibility. (consumer on behalf of granddaughter) *ph |
