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2005 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	555647
Internal NHTSA #	10132295
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2005
File date	01/08/05
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Gas tank was overfilled while traveling out-of-town. This resulted in having to tow the vehicle to a dealer and having the gas tank dropped, and replacing the evaporation canister assembly. The cost to me was $284 because it was a 'self-induced' problem. The manuals say nothing about overfilling causing part damage that the customer is liable for. Repairs took five days due to the service dealer lacking the proper diagnostic equipment and adapters for the sportage. Currently working with kia of america to try to get reimbursed for the expense. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	6695
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROCHESTER, MN
VIN pattern	KNDJE723257XXXXXX
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	26/02/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	JOHNSON'S KIA OF LEESBURG, FL
Dealer's telephone number	352 365 1228
Dealer's city	LEESBURG
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	34788

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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