Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 2000

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004281585 Incident Date: May, 13 2004
Consumer's City: SANDY Consumer's State: UT
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 16 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving at 37 mph vehicle slid on a gravel surface and impacted a steel pool. upon impact, passenger side seat belt disconnected, and passenger sustained injuries to the right side of head, eyes, and both knees. there is currently an open investigation eao4-007, on seat belt buckle failure. *ak