# 1999 KIA SEPHIA — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `346146` · 2002-01-17 · 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:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
## Narrative
WHILE THE INSURED WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, INSURED STATED THAT THE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING SEPARATED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ON TO HOT SURFACES.  CLAIM NUMBER 22-V332-608.  *YH
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