NHTSA Complaint #8017392 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8017392
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 25, 2002
Date Filed	August 27, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION AND SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, WHEN CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE, WHEN CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD, THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE BATTERY HAD BLOWN OFF.*AK *JB

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