NHTSA Complaint #874862 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	874862
Vehicle	1999 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	November 11, 2000
Date Filed	November 13, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN TOW TRUCK TECHNICIAN TURNED IGINITION SWTCH HALF WAY ON SO THAT HE COULD PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND BE ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. EXPLOSION CAUSED A DENT, AND ACID SPILLAGES OVER EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

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