KNAFA1254V5298937

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNAFA1254V5298937
Make
Kia
Model year
1997
Country
South Korea
Record status
airbag deployment
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
02V216000 16/08/2002 View details
Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 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.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 21 MPG
Highway 28 MPG
Combined 24 MPG
Engine displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 370.2916666666667 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2550
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KNA WMI · FA1254 VDS · V5298937 VIS
WMI KNA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FA1254 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS V5298937 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 5 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Sephia
Model year 1997
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Displacement 1.8 L
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city WHASUNG
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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