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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007110617 | Incident Date: May, 15 2007 |
| Consumer's City: GOSHEN | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SORENTO | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJC733735 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 02 2007 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jan, 30 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sorento. while driving 45 mph, the crank shaft failed and the vehicle was towed. the total cost of the rental expense was $600. the contact stated that when the crankshaft failed, he was stranded. the kia dealer claimed to have repaired the vehicle. there are no warning indicators present when the failure occurs. the manufacturer stated that they could not be of assistance. the vehicle was repaired under warranty. the current mileage is 48,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. the consumer stated the repair was covered under recall, since a recall was issued, however he is requesting reimbursement for the rental car. the radiator assembly was replaced due to a leak at the lower seam. updated |
