| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007110582 | Incident Date: Jun, 22 2007 |
| Consumer's City: SEYMOUR | Consumer's State: TN |
| 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:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJB723025 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 01 2007 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 31 2006 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. the vehicle was under recall regarding the engine fan. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle burst into flames. the fire began when the engine overheated, which caused the fan to crack and strike the radiator. the heat also caused the head of the valves to warp. the fan was previously replaced. this failure has occurred twice. the recall number that was referenced was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 66,000. |
