recall information
Recall number
REC-000773
PRA number
2007/9483
Campaign number
71010
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KIA
Model
Sportage (JA)
Year range
2001 - 2002
Affected units
2,352
Identifying features
KNAJA523525114893 to KNAJA523525174391. KNAJA523825115789 to KNAJA523825170644. KNAJA523535172558 to KNAJA523535179215. KNAJA523835172551 to KNAJA523835178942.
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
There is a possibility the radiator cooling fan blade may break, damaging the radiator and causing possible engine damage.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Kia Motors Australia will write to owners of all affected vehicles requesting they contact their local Kia dealer for the rectification procedure to be carried out.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.