| Issue ID | 738012 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283022 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/09/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving south on rt33, near snydersville pa,at about 60mph the driver's window "exploded" i. E. Shattered into thousands of pieces. There was no warning of impending breaking-up. This is the only occurrence at this time. No one was injured and i know of no witnesses. I shall attempt to have the damage repaired under warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STROUDSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJE723987XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 60 |
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