NHTSA Complaint #10074355 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10074355
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	May 19, 2004
Date Filed	May 27, 2004
Mileage	56,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

OWNER SAYS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH DAMAGED THE WIRE HARNESS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

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