| Issue ID | 1475403 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11102637 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/06/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated that an undercoating procedure was performed on the vehicle voluntarily, but the frame became corroded and the vehicle would not pass inspection. The vehicle was taken to fred bean's kia of mechanicsburg (6302 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050) who verified the corrosion and the fact that it would not pass inspection. The dealer stated that the failure was unrepairable. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a call back. The failure mileage was 99,700. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HARRISBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF723767XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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