Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Fan Blade: Recalls
Recall 07V161000: Engine Cooling Fan Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Kia/Sportage 2002
MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V161000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 13, 2007
COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: FAN
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 35090
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:
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 is expected to begin during June 2007. Owners may contact
Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
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.
