Issue ID | 404213 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10008340 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SEPHIA |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/03/03 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Master cylinder, went out the second time. I had my car in the dealers shop on december 31, 2002. My master cylinder went out at 13157 miles, and the master cylinder went out again at 14252 miles (3/1/03). The car will be 2 years old in april. I am very scared to get back in the car this time, i am looking into purchasing a new car. This car is unsafe and unpredictable.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14252 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRANADA HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAFB121815XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/04/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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