NHTSA Complaint #854937 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	854937
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	January 12, 2000
Date Filed	January 12, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

CONSUMER CANNOT START AUTOMOBILE. HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE AUG 12, 1998. *AK

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