NHTSA Complaint #816677 — 1996 KIA SEPHIA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 816677 |
| Vehicle | 1996 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY.OWNER STATES THAT SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 50-55 MPH TRYING TO COME TO A STOP SHE PUMPED THE BRAKES AND ALSO PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND TURNED THE RIGHT ROTOR, AND BRAKES ARE STILL IMPORABLE.
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