NHTSA Complaint #859153 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	859153
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	March 23, 2000
Date Filed	March 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, LIKE TOUCHING THE SIDES. BUT, MANUFACTURER NOR DEALER COULD FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

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