| Issue ID | 1179949 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713863 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | BORREGO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 19/12/14 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia borrego. While traveling at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise near the driver seat. The seat was loosely connected and the stud bolt fractured. The seat jerked forward and prevented the contact from using the adjust buttons on the side of the seat. The contact was not able to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) and the dealer stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJJ741895XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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