Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V161000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 35,090 affected units, ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V161000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-04-16T00:00:00

Subject: Engine cooling fan blade

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 35,090

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC070

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-khev~vxw2-x7ys

NHTSA ID: 07V161000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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