NHTSA Complaint #847961 — 1997 KIA SEPHIA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	847961
Vehicle	1997 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of Incident	February 15, 1997
Date Filed	September 17, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES HEARD A LOUD NOISE, PEDAL FELT SPONGY, AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

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