NHTSA Complaint #813196 — 1996 KIA SPORTAGE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	813196
Vehicle	1996 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	June 16, 1997
Date Filed	June 17, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH LIGHTS ON DASH WENT OUT AND SMOKE FILLED THE CAR. THE WIRES UNDER THE DASH THAT RUNS TO THE ENGINE COUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED NO ENJURIES. MANF. CONTACTED.

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