| Issue ID | 994384 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10524310 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/07/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the temperature gauge reading increased into the red zone with a constant noise of flowing coolant. The engine was turned off. The contact inspected under the hood and noticed that the engine had overheated. After waiting two hours for the engine to cool, the vehicle was driven cautiously and taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the radiator fan motor was replaced. The failure later recurred. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer. In addition, the stabilizer bar was faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REYNOLDSBURG, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNAFG526777XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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