# 1998 KIA SPORTAGE — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
> NHTSA complaint `193746` · 2000-01-07 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
## Narrative
BRAKES CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS, SEVERAL REPAIRS (ROTORS,PADS,VALVE, ETC.), HOWEVER BRAKES OVERHEATED ON ONE OCCASION AND CAUGHT FIRE, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW.  *MJS
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