NHTSA Recall 07V161000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V161000; Date: Apr. 16, 2007
Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 KIA Sportage
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 35,090
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the heat generated by the engine causes repeated bending deformation of the polypropylene cooling fan including its retaining ring, which stresses the polypropylene thereby initiating cracking of the blades. The centrifugal forces generated by the rotation of the blades can cause the cracks to propagate until complete separation occurs.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a fan made of improved material. The recall began on June 11, 2007. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc070. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 2007
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