Issue ID | 1519899 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11156657 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SPORTAGE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 04/12/18 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Heating coil that warm the seat cause seat to melt and l shape. Pattern on the passenger side. It's location is to there rear of the bottom where the right side of your butt with rest. The out side temperature was 42 degrees. The car was setting in the driveway of house. We had the seat set to it highest setting of there dotted lines. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAYTONA BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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