| Make : KIA | Model : RIO | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000512 - 20001017 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V159000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050420 | Date Added to Database: 20050420 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC-046 | ||
| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 24119 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. |
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Consequence:
IF THE CRACK IS SEVERE, THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 31, 2005. 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: | |
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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). |
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