NHTSA complaint: 2006 KIA SPORTAGE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation