Recall 07V-161
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 Kia Sportage: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, fan).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-161
- Reported
- April 16, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 35,090 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia recall no. Sc070.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2002