Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Three problems related to recreational vehicle lpg tank valve/gauge have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2001

While driving at approximately 25 mph, an electrical fire started in steering column and flames were coming from underneath the hood. Consumer was unable to turn engine off by turning the key in the ignition. Insurance company is in possession of vehicle, but has not informed consumer as to what caused the fire to occur. Consumer was unable to turn engine off, but was able to jump out of vehicle while moving, three recalls were performed on this vehicle and consumer believes that recall should have been performed prior to purchase, consumer also complains that the vehicle is noisy, exhibits hard start condition, sluggish acceleration, and inoperative fuel gauge.

2 Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Failure Date: 09/12/1999

Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on Sep 11 1999 . Consumer took it back on Sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to b ereplaced, and I still don't work . At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. Her car is at the dealership waiting for a part.

3 Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

Fuel gauge was not working properly (reporting empty when ther was still about 5 gallons in tank) - dealer supposedly replaced gauge, but it is still not accurate - also, engine makes awful "squealing" sound when first started in the morning - dealer cannot identify problem ???.


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