Issue ID | 820015 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10358543 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 20/09/97 |
Component | VISIBILITY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Airconditioner blower motor failure accompanied by noise caused by the (2)cabin air filter elements coming loose from filter element housing and lodging in the air conditioner evaporator unit located behind the glove box. The kia dealer was unable to find the filter elements during inspection of the evaporator unit while diagnosing the source of the noise. The kia district manager for florida refuses to address this concern and does not consider it a safety concern. The cost to fix this item is $280. 00. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAVIE, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJD736875XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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