NHTSA Complaint #735234 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	735234
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Date of Incident	February 1, 2000
Date Filed	October 30, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

CONVERTER SEAM SPLIT OPEN, DEALER CHARGING TO REPLACE, IS THERE A WARRANTY FOR THIS PART ?*AK

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