| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006082350 | Incident Date: Oct, 11 2006 |
| Consumer's City: CHICAGO | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2006 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJB7230Y5 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 16 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 06 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving home, there was a strong smell and fumes which emanated from the inside to the outside of the vehicle. it was driven home and parked in the garage. upon inspection, gas was observed leaking underneath the vehicle on the passenger side. the dealer was contacted, and advised that the vehicle should not be driven due to safety hazards. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. there was no warning prior to the incident. |
