| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006088605 | Incident Date: Dec, 12 2006 |
| Consumer's City: CHICAGO | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SORENTO | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJD733435 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 12 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 04 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn on the defogger/defrost system, the heater failed to operate, and no heat was present. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined antifreeze fluid leaked out of the reservoir tank because it was fractured and needed to be replaced. the replacement parts were not available at the dealer, and the manufacturer was alerted, who confirmed the parts were not available. the dealer instructed the contact to monitor the level of antifreeze fluid daily and add more antifreeze if needed. |
