NHTSA Complaint #729596 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	729596
Vehicle	1999 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Date Filed	September 6, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

BRAKES AND ROTARS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 1 YR TWO TIMES. FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 1,500 MILES WHEN TAKEN IN FOR OIL CHANGE. THE SECOND EVENT OCCURED TODAY COSTING ME $150 TO REPLACE THE ROTARS & BRAKES. CAR OFTEN HAS A GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKING. THIS IS UNCOMMON FOR A NEW CAR.

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