| Make : KIA | Model : SPORTAGE | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20041028 - 20050326 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V212000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050503 | Date Added to Database: 20050512 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC-048 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10360 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT WILL BE HARD TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND EXTERNAL FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE AIR FILTER INLET. 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 TANK AND REPLACE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. 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: MFR | 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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