| Issue ID | 1024357 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10553268 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/11/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took 2006 kia sportage for yearly pa inspection, mechanic found both front control arms are rusted, in danger of breaking and must be replaced for state inspection/safety. Today, 11/21/13, kia announced a recall for suspension control arm rusted/safety only on the 2006, etc., sedona vans. Why not include all 2006 kia models? There are already complaints filed that suspension failures occurred on 2006 sportages. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF724867XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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