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Vehicle recall 07V161000 · April 16, 2007

2002 Kia Sportage

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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 began on June 11, 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V161000
Reported to NHTSA
April 16, 2007
Filed by
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
SC070
Owner notification
June 11, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
35,090
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Recall 07V161000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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