| Issue ID | 650718 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10208014 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/09/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Heavy rattling coming from tensioners/timing chain (per dealer) when starting the vehicle. After you drive around and park for ten minutes then restart it comes back louder . The dealer says it is normal and that all kia vehicles make this sound . They are going to put in a second set of tensioners to try to get rid of this noise .. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19765 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DISCOVERY BAY, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233366XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/09/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | FREMONT TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 510-252-5100 |
| Dealer's city | FREMONT |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94538 |