NHTSA Complaint #875141 — 1999 KIA SEPHIA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	875141
Vehicle	1999 KIA SEPHIA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 4, 2000
Date Filed	November 17, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, VEHICLE OVERHEATED & OVERDRIVE WOULD BLINK ON/OFF. GROUND WIRE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED,BUT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING, FILED A LAWSUIT. WARRANTY WAS NOT UP ON VEHICLE.*AK

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