The vehicle experienced the same seat belt problem as stated in the recall which pertained to the 1997 kia sephia, which the consumer also owned, however the 2000 kia sephia was not recalled. *ak *jb*ea04007*
2000 Kia Sephia seat belts complaints
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This car was hit from behind by a sand and gravel one ton truck going 35 MPH. It was pushed into the large SUV in front of it. The kia and SUV were both stopped for traffic when hit. The kia seats broke and reclined back and the seat belt on the driver side broke. Many injuries were incurred on both the driver and passenger.
Consumer states vehicle overheated, there was steam coming from under the hood, dealer reparied the wiring, power wire to fan melted causing short to ground.
The front windshield is weathering. Nlm
Antenna broke one month after purchase. Nlm
Vehicle was placed in off position, and driver's side/passenger side air bags deployed without a cause, also driver's side and passenger's side seat belts did not stay locked in housing mechanism. In addition, having problems with faulty brakes. Upon stopping brakes were making a loud noise, sounded like metal to metal. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak*ea04007*
Vehicle was in a head-on crash at 45 MPH, and air bags did not deploy. Also, seat belts did not lock. Kia manufacturer has been contacted.
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