| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002169546 | Incident Date: Mar, 17 2002 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: PA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SEPHIA | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFB1210X5 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 18 2002 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jul, 20 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While traveling and without any indication transmission hose bursted, causing transmission fluid to leak and spray on wires resulting in a fire. *ak dealer did not replace wiring, but instead applied electrical tape over burnt wires and casings, consumer was advised by personal mechanic that transmission fluid is not flammable, therefore could not have been the cause of the fire, consumer has a lawyer to investigate, possible engine failure. *tt |
