Issue ID | 599503 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10166075 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 01/08/06 |
Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the outside temperature gauge was inoperable and attempted repair resulted to the splicing of the wring harness. The repair caused the vehicle to stall at 45 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer where a new wiring harness was ordered. Updated 9/5/2006 - when making a u-turn the vehicle made a clicking noise. The dealer replaced both front center caps. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
VIN pattern | KNDJD733265XXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 12/04/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
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 | GREENBRIER KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 757-424-6380 |
Dealer's city | CHESAPEAKE |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 23320 |