NHTSA Complaint #723331 — 1996 KIA SEPHIA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	723331
Vehicle	1996 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Date of Incident	October 1, 1999
Date Filed	June 23, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED AT LEAST 10-12 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND DOESNT DEPRESS, MAKING STOPPING SLOW. THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE CAR BECOME BLACK,COVERED WITH THE DUST FROM THE BRAKE PADS.. AND AT TIMES THE BRAKES STICK AND RESISTANCE IS FELT FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT TIRES BEGIN TO GIVE OFF SMOKE.*AK

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