NHTSA Complaint #8022509 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8022509
Vehicle	1999 KIA SEPHIA
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	August 3, 2002
Date Filed	November 8, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES. THE STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO A 120 FF RAVINE AND WAS TOTALED LOST. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

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