Vehicle recall 02V207000 · July 29, 2002
1998 Kia Sephia
On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of July 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of July 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals.
- Consequence
- The loss of turn signals or rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hazard switch. Owner notification began September 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V207000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 29, 2002
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 024
- Owner notification
- September 6, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sephia (1998): 1998
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