NHTSA recall 02V207000
Exterior Lighting · Kia America, Inc.
July 29, 2002report date
25,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the hazard switch. Owner notification began September 6, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Kia Sephia.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V207000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.