# 1997 KIA SEPHIA — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `242743` · 2000-09-26 · 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:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
## Narrative
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.  *AK
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