NHTSA Recall 03V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V067000; Date: Mar. 4, 2003
Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. A damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 KIA Optima; 2002 KIA Optima
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11,501
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 5 and 2. 7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began March 28, 2003. 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.
Recall Notes:
Kia's recall number is sc021. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 28, 2003
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