Make : KIA | Model : OPTIMA | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20011001 - 20021109 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V180000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040625 | Date Received by ODI: 20040412 | Date Added to Database: 20040420 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC038 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25803 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | 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). |