| Make : KIA | Model : SEPHIA | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970901 - 19980430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V207000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020906 | Date Received by ODI: 20020729 | Date Added to Database: 20020801 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 25000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 36,000 MILES OR LESS AS OF JULY 15, 2002, AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT PROBLEM MAY HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE HAZARD SWITCH WHICH COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE HAZARD LIGHTS AND/OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS. |
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Consequence:
THE LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS OR REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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