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|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001224197 | Incident Date: Jun, 30 2001 |
| Consumer's City: LAKELAND | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SEPHIA | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFB121XY5 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 31 2003 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 27 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The consumer believed a defect existed within the vehicle's electrical system/alternator. the consumer had to replace 3 failed batteries since the vehicle was purchased. the dealer advised the consumer the vehicle was not driven enough for battery to charge itself. failures occurred on 07/01, and 06/03 respectively. *ak this was the third battery that was placed in the vehicle. *scc *jb |
