NHTSA Complaint #858231 — 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	858231
Vehicle	1998 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	March 9, 2000
Date Filed	March 9, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN CAR STALLED AND NOSE DIVED UNDER THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

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