Emission Control problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Four problems related to emission control have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Emission Control problem

Failure Date: 10/19/1998

Service the engine soon light came on while driving due to hose clamp loose at canister, hose backed off. Yh.

2 Emission Control problem

While traveling at 60 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled vehicle over, and discovered that vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was serviced, and technician stated that mass air flow sensor had an electrical malfuncation. Please provide further information.

3 Emission Control problem

Consumer received a recall notice, 00v175000, after four attempts the recall was fixed, the problem is better but at certain times the vehicle still blows out gas referenced in rq03-006.

4 Emission Control problem

Consumer received a recall notice, 00v175000, after four attempts the recall was fixed, the problem is better but at certain times the vehicle still blows out gas.




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