NHTSA Complaint #756438 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	756438
Vehicle	1999 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Date of Incident	December 22, 2001
Date Filed	January 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS RESULTING IN A TOTAL OF 35 NON-MAINTENANCE RELATED REPARIS DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RESOLVE THIS SITUATION WITH THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY, BUT TO NO AVAIL. ARBITRATION WITH THE BBB AND ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

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