Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003041809 Incident Date: Nov, 30 2003
Consumer's City: MIAMI Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 1996
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFA1253T5 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 06 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the consumer stated that on december 1, 2003 the dashboard lifted up in the front when turning on the defroster . it did not defog the window, it will work somewhat but not like it should. can see the inside dashboard where wiring and foam was. it has progressively gotten worse since december 2003. consumer had tried to push the dashboard down with her hands, but the dashboard will not move. consumer has not had a dealer look at vehicle. *ak