NHTSA Complaint #551421 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551421
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 1, 1999
Date Filed	April 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT. NLM

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