| Issue ID | 643086 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10201964 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/07/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for approximately 45 minutes when it suddenly caught fire. The vehicle was towed to a shop and inspected. The repair shop stated that the failure was due to faulty wiring. The manufacturer stated that they would send an inspector to examine the vehicle. The vehicle currently remains at the shop. The current and failure mileages were 13,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj updated *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OLYMPIA, WA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF724967XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 26/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | CAR PROS TACOMA |
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