NHTSA Complaint #861281 — 2000 KIA SEPHIA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	861281
Vehicle	2000 KIA SEPHIA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Date of Incident	March 15, 2000
Date Filed	May 2, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

BRAKES OVERHEATED BADLY, AND CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SMELL THEM. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. EVEN WHEN PUMPING IT HARD, BRAKE PEDAL STILL REMAINED AT THE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS. *AK

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