Recall 02V-207
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 Kia Sephia: Exterior lighting (hazard flashing warning lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-207
- Reported
- July 29, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 25,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sephia 1998