NHTSA recall 07V161000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V161000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.