NHTSA Recall 02V207000: Switch (exterior lighting)
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,000 vehicles. It affects 1998 Kia Sephia.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V207000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 024 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | July 29, 2002 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V207000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sephia | 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.