| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 998087238 | Incident Date: Mar, 04 1998 |
| Consumer's City: SEYMOUR | Consumer's State: TN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:driveline:driveshaft |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJA7237V5 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 20 1999 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: May, 31 1997 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: After purchasing this vehicle new we are very upset at the lack of concern and assisstance from the numerous government agencies i have contacted, completed forms and mailed them, i have yet to be contacted. both my 4 year old son & i almost lost our lives when my engine stalled on an interstate speed limit 70 cars turning everyway to avoid us, i really felt there was no hope when i saw an 18 wheeler approaching, i turned to move my son from the rear seat to the front so i could at least hold him, the driver saw me and when he managed to stop his rig was jackknifed and 1 side hit the block barrier. i have documents to prove the engine problems in 97 kia's can't be repaired.will lives be lost before kia is held responsible? please help |
