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2004 Kia SORENTO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	681820
Internal NHTSA #	10233166
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2004
File date	30/06/08
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On monday, 06-30-08, at about 1400 hours, i parked my vehicle a 2004 kia sorrento 4x4 ex with approx. 80,000 plus miles. Shortly after parking this vehicle i entered a baskin and robins to have an ice cream cone. I was informed by frantic passerby's that a vehicle was on fire. I took a look outside and was shocked to see that my vehicle mentioned above was smoking and flaming up. This fire appeared to start on the passenger side of my vehicle near the power steering pump and alternator. My vehicle had been operating fine until this incident occurred and only went to the dealership for routine servicing under warranty. The honolulu police and fire departments were notified and reports documented under honolulu police department report #08-242969 and the honolulu fire department report #24891. Fire and police officials informed me that a possible fuel line malfunction is a possibility but cause of this incident is unknown at this time.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EWA BEACH , HI
VIN pattern	KNDJC733945XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	24/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2004 Kia SORENTO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Kia SORENTO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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