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2006 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1596458
Internal NHTSA #	11252159
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2006
File date	01/05/19
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Back in may of this year, i heard of a recall for gas tank straps on my car - so called kia and they said tank straps had been recalled and corrosion protection (undercoating) was also a remedy that was covered by the recall. I arranged recall service at closest dealer (1 1/2 hours away) who ordered the tank straps for me. Unfortunately, once at the dealership, the service tech said that he could not replace the straps because he was concerned that the gas tank "would fall apart due to corrosion along the welded seam of the tank" a common problem known to kia. Because the tech did not have a new tank in stock, i asked him if he could get one from a junk yard, he said that such a used tank "would likely have the same problem." i have been trying to get kia to replace the straps and tank at their expense and to follow-up with undercoating as they are obligated to do - for months! I have called kia consumer affairs and kia america management in irvine ca multiple times over the past months. The only response i have had thus far was from jessica weaver of kia's consumer affairs dept (520 772 4714) ms weaver has repeatedly requested that i give her more time and she repeatedly fails to follow-through on her commitments to call back. My latest contact from her was two weeks ago where she again requested more time (five days) to resolve the issue - - i again never heard back from ms weaver. What ms weaver has conveyed to me is that the regional parts and service manager needs to approve the repair and review the photos that were taken of the gas tank ... And she cannot get to him. I have repeatedly responded that there must be someone at kia who can approve the repair. My sense is that this poor woman has been told to jerk me around until i give up ... This will not happen. Thanks for your help in getting kia to meet their obligation. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	170000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PITTSFORD, VT
VIN pattern	KNDJE723967XXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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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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2006 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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