Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Fuel tank caught on fire while driving.
Consumer's vehicle caught on fire towards the end and above the muffler and above fuel tank. Dealer has recognized the actual cause or remedy, but was ready to have consumer pick up the vehicle. Prior to fire, vehicle was losing power and would not accelerate. Please fille addtional information.
Consumer was pumping gas at an amico station---2216 plank rd. Fredricksburg, va. When a fire ball shot out of gas tank and immediately began to burn. Consumer found a fire exstingusher and managed to put the fire out. Ak.