Issue ID | 642087 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10201055 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 03/08/07 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine seized due to a factory recall. Received the notice after the fact and kia is not willing to accept and take responsibility in correctly fixing my engine and paying for my $1000 rental car. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRICK, NJ |
VIN pattern | KNDJC733645XXXXXX |
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 | 11/03/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PINE BELT KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 732-349-6656 |
Dealer's city | TOMS RIVER |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 08753 |