NHTSA Complaint #785489 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	785489
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 1, 2001
Date Filed	September 27, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES STARTER IS INOPERATIVE.*JB

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