| Issue ID | 1118199 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10641582 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/08/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The crankshaft bolt broke. This has been a huge problem and is a recall in the 2003 kia sorento's. It should also be recalled for 2004 immediately! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICOPEE, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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