Issue ID | 1174504 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10705041 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 01/06/13 |
Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While at a stop, the defroster was activated but failed to function. The vehicle was taken to both a dealer and an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater coil needed to be replaced. The mechanic repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ARGYLE, TX |
VIN pattern | KNDJD736775XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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