| Issue ID | 550395 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10128414 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/07/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEV |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: while loading groceries into the truck of the vehicle the hydraulics would not hold up the weight of the hatchback. When the consumer first open the hatchback he noticed that it did feel heavier than usual but there were no signs of the hatchback failing. The dealership has been notified and the part is on back order. The manufacturer of the vehicle has not been notified. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INMAN, SC |
| VIN pattern | KNDUP131546XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BROCKMAN AUTOMOTIVE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 864-234-5389 |
| Dealer's city | GREENVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29607 |