NHTSA Complaint #856845 — 1996 KIA SEPHIA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	856845
Vehicle	1996 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	January 27, 2000
Date Filed	February 14, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

DUE TO WIRING PROBLEMS VEHICLE HAD STALLED, A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK *ML

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