Issue ID | 687705 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10237896 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 09/08/08 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that antifreeze was leaking from the tank assembly reservoir. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they replaced the tank assembly. The failure and current mileages were 77,600. Updated 09/15/08 *bf the consumer stated the engine coolant storage tank was made out of plastic. Updated 09/17/08. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77600 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJD733945XXXXXX |
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 | 30/07/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
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 | PREMIER KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 904-288-8870 |
Dealer's city | JACKSONVILLE |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 32256 |