Kia Sorento Under Investigation for Shattered Sunroofs
The 2001-2013 Kia Sorento SUV is under investigation after 15 consumer complaints have been filed stating that the glass sunroof had shattered on their vehicles.
An estimated 64,117 Sorentos will undergo a preliminary evaluation to determine if there is indeed a major issue and if a recall will be necessary for the Korean automaker’s SUV. 13 of the filed 15 complaints occurred while the vehicle was in motion, with one driver suffering minor cuts from the shattered glass according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Kia has sent an “early warning” field report to NHTSA regarding the issue and the Korean automaker has been evaluating the performance of its panoramic sunroofs as part of a standard practice for all models.
In a statement, Kia said that “to date, the identified cause of investigated sunroof breakage has been debris impact or hail,” and the company will continue to research the issue and share its results with NHTSA.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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