NHTSA Complaint #742533 — 1996 KIA SEPHIA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	742533
Vehicle	1996 KIA SEPHIA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date Filed	March 26, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE DASHBOARD ON MY KIA IS FOLDING AND BUCKLING PREVENTING THE DEFROST SYSTEM TO BLOW CORRECTLY. THUS, MAKE IT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN IT IS RAINING AND THE WINDSHIELD FOGS UP. THE BLOWER CANNOT REACH THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE BUCKLING OF THE DASH.

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