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2007 Kia SORENTO Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	665956
Internal NHTSA #	10220294
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2007
File date	27/02/08
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving 30 mph, the air bag light would not dim. The contact switched places with the person in the passenger seat, but the light still would not dim. The dealer stated that he had to wait for a technician who specialized in air bags. The contact went back to the dealer and was informed that the repair was still not completed. When the repair was finished, the contact test drove the vehicle and the failure still continued. The technician then stated that it could not be repaired and the contact was provided a rental vehicle. The sales dealer informed the contact to return the rental because they could not repair his vehicle, and would no longer pay for the rental. He called kia and they issued case number 1421419. The representative stated that he would investigate the situation and then notify the contact. The kia representative called back and stated that they could not repair the vehicle because they did not have the proper tools. The case was escalated to the supervisor. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 7,500 and failure mileage was approximately 7,400. Updated 03-19-08 bf updated 03/19/08
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	7400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	BRANDYWINE, MD
VIN pattern	KNDJC736375XXXXXX
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	01/12/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	30
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Dealer's name	RON BORTNICK FORD
Dealer's telephone number	301-627-5600
Dealer's city	UPPER MARLBORO
Dealer's state code	MD
Dealer's ZIP code	20772

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2007 Kia SORENTO Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Kia SORENTO Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

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