| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004000486 | Incident Date: Nov, 02 2004 |
| Consumer's City: MOUNTAIN VIEW | Consumer's State: AR |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJA723225 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 13 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Mar, 13 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Vehicle caught on fire within the engine compartment on three separate occasions while driving 45 mph or more. consumer extinguished the fires. after the last incident vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the cause was due to oil dripping onto the manifold. manufacturer was also notified.*ak |
