NHTSA Recall 02V207000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V207000; Date: Jul. 29, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 KIA Sephia
Component: Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 25,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 6, 2002
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