NHTSA Complaint #10082004 — 1997 KIA SEPHIA

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10082004
Vehicle	1997 KIA SEPHIA
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	June 22, 2004
Date Filed	July 14, 2004
Mileage	22,590 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE DASHBOARD LIFTED UP FROM THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A HOLE THAT BURNED INTO THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING OR DEPLOYING PREMATURELY. *AK *SC *JB

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