NHTSA Complaint #874586 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	874586
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	February 2, 2000
Date Filed	November 7, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING REAR END SLIDES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, TIRES ARE BALD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

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