NHTSA Complaint #562561 — 1998 KIA SEPHIA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	562561
Vehicle	1998 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Date Filed	November 16, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKES GO OUT AN AVERAGE OF EVERY 14-15000 MILES, THE REAR CYLINDERS OR FRONT CALIPERS FAIL, LOSING THE ABILITY TO STOP. *YD

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