Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000133772 Incident Date: Nov, 20 2000
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFB1213X5 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 08 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving smoke appeared from underhood & sparks were poppingout. pulled over. lifted hood & flames shot out. tried using fire extinguisher to no avail. fire department arrived & put flames out. fire had remained underhood and did not spread, possible indication was electrical. *ak