NHTSA Complaint #722041 — 1996 KIA SEPHIA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 4 Injuries 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	722041
Vehicle	1996 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of Incident	March 24, 1998
Date Filed	May 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

BECAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, I HAD AN ACCIDENT. BRAKE INSPECTION BY KIA AUTHORIZED MECHANIC REVEALED, THAT THE CAR HAD FACTORY DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

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