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1999 KIA SEPHIA — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

fire2 injured · 335488 · 2000-10-16

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SEPHIA
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING HAD SEPARATED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ON HOT SURFACE, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, CLAIM 22-V332-608. *SLC

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
6900586
Machine
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