| Issue ID | 1456890 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081995 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | NIRO |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 28/03/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Wiring harness chewed up by rodents 6 weeks after buying car new. Only 1900 miles on car. Car was parked between '01 toyota tacoma and '04 f250 diesel, which have been there since new without problems, as was a '06 vw diesel, and a '12 vw diesel, also parked there since new. The use of soy based insulation on the wiring has turned vehicles into rolling food sources. With critical functions now controlled electrically rather than mechanically (throttle transmission and steering), this a major safety hazard, not to mention extremely costly $2000 to $5000 to repair. This is occurring at epidemic rates, and is across all makes. Don't let this turn into another "takata". |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1927 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLERMONT, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDCB3LC5J5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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