Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEDONA / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003308132 Incident Date: Nov, 11 2003
Consumer's City: NORMAL Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEDONA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNDUP131536 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 26 2004 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jun, 24 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Brakes failed in an accident and the air bag did not deploy. *bf when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes because the vehicle in front of him was a t a stop, the brakes locked up and the vehicle went into a skid. the consumer received the vehicle back and was told there was nothing wrong with the brakes, however over the next few months he continued to experience brake problems every so often. the dealer kept the vehicle for a few days and they replaced the wheel cylinder and the rotors which were warped. the consumer then received a recall notice regarding the brakes and took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated it would take a few hours to fix. since the recall repair was complete the consumer has not experienced anymore brake problems. *jb