NHTSA Complaint #711646 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	711646
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 1, 1998
Date Filed	September 20, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 1998, IT HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 40 DAYS FOR REPAIRS FOR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL, BRAKING, TRANSMISSION, AND VARIOUS OTHER DEFECTS THAT HAVE RENDERED THE CAR INOPERABLE SINCE FEBRUARY, 1999.

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