Issue ID | 452568 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10050495 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SEPHIA |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/12/01 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer stated that headlights changed from bright to dim constantly. First they were bright, then they gradually became dim. The consumer took the vehicle to several mechanics and was told by that there was nothing they could do because this was a manufacturer's defect. The headlights never stopped working, they just dimmed enough that it was hard to view in front while driving. *ak there was trouble with the keyless entry. The vehicle locked up would not unlock. While driving, the problem seemed worse at a moderate steady speed. *sc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CREOLA, OH |
VIN pattern | KNAFB121X15XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 08/10/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | RICAT FAUTO |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | COLUMBUS |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code |