# 2002 KIA SPORTAGE — WHEELS:HUB
> NHTSA complaint `421153` · 2003-07-28 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** WHEELS:HUB
## Narrative
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.  A BAD ODOR WAS COMING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.  DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL COVER WAS ON FIRE.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*