NHTSA Complaint #8021192 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8021192
Vehicle	1999 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Date of Incident	December 29, 2000
Date Filed	October 18, 2002
Mileage	16,399 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, HE HAS HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKES/ROTORS EVERY 4-6K MILES-5 TIMES, AND STILL EXPERIENCING SLOW STOPPING. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND THE DEALER STATES THEY CAN'T HELP. (FEELS THE VEHICLE IS A LEMON) SCC

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