# 1998 KIA SEPHIA — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
> NHTSA complaint `223396` · 2000-08-02 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SEPHIA
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
## Narrative
CONSUMER HAD RECALL 99V317000/ FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR  FIXED ON JANUARY 3, 2000 . VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD & CAUGHT ON  FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSE TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER, BUT  CONSUMER HASN'T HEARD ANYTHING. *AK
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