NHTSA Complaint #8018359 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8018359 |
| Vehicle | 1998 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 10MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD.*AK
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