| Issue ID | 1577221 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11223185 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 23/04/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall the sales man at a better way wholesale autos inc423 rubber avenaugatuckct06770 refused to show the car fax and stated that it was clean only having oil changes listed. Yesterday kia mechanic stated the car is not to be driven since it is a deathtrap and the back end can fall off at any time. Called the dealer 5 times, spoke with 10 people without getting a hold of tj sales mgr. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKY HILL, CT |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCAC9G7XXXXXX |
| 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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