2002 Kia Sportage recall: fan
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 16, 2007. It covers about 35,090 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35,090
- reported
- Apr 16, 2007
- owners notified
- Jun 11, 2007
- related complaints
- 71
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- 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 number 07V161000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 71 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 07V161000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Kia Sportage fan?
Yes. Recall 07V161000, reported on April 16, 2007, covers about 35,090 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V161000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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