| Issue ID | 747098 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10291953 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/07/09 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. While driving 70 mph the wheels locked , and then the vehicle slid off-road. While sliding the vehicle turned 360 degrees and spinned into a guard-rail and then into several trees. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The insurance company was investigating the cause of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 54000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PULSA, OK |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF724X77XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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