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2006 KIA SPORTAGE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

fire · 637338 · 2007-09-05

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SPORTAGE
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Miles at failure
13,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND INSPECTED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND AN INSPECTOR TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY REMAINS AT THE SHOP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10201964
Machine
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