Make : KIA | Model : RIO | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20000504 - 20010601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V352000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20030924 | Date Added to Database: 20030930 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 57340 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |