Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles With 36,000 Miles Or Less As Of July 15, 2002, An Electrical Contact Problem May Have Developed In The Hazard Switch Which Could Result In Inoperative Hazard Lights And/Or Inoperative Turn Signals.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SEPHIA
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V207000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
The Loss Of Turn Signals Or Rear Hazard Lamps Could Fail To Warn A Following Driver That The Vehicle Is Turning And/Or Is Stopped And Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Hazard Switch. Owner Notification Began September 6, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970901
End Of Manufacture
19980430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25000
Date Owners Notified
20020906
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20020729
Make Campaign Number
24