Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / RIO / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002040311 Incident Date: Aug, 31 2002
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: WI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: RIO Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNADC123526 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 26 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 14 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: in the high humidity or rain the rear brakes lock. it makes a scraping and scratching noise, when the brakes dry out. there is no forewarning; noticed this problem since purchasing the vehicle on september 1, 2002. have contacted three dealers, and a manufacturer's representative said that this was normal. one dealer did replaced the brake lines. *ak