NHTSA Complaint #877879 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	877879
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	November 1, 1998
Date Filed	January 10, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES FOR DRIVER'S DOOR REPAIRS. DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT. WHILE DRIVING DOOR WILL FLY OPEN. OTHER TIMES CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AT ALL. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEAL + LUBRICATED SEAL.*AK

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