| Issue ID | 1259091 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10824194 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/09/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sportage. The contact stated that the brakes were not responding when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnostic testing. The technician completed the repair by ordering the part from the manufacturer. The contact was to determine from the manufacturer when the vehicle could be scheduled for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLESTON, WV |
| VIN pattern | KNDJE723387XXXXXX |
| 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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