NHTSA Recall 04V179000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V179000; Date: Apr. 9, 2004
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 KIA RIO; 2002 KIA RIO; 2003 KIA RIO; 2004 KIA RIO; 2001 KIA Rio Cinco; 2002 KIA Rio Cinco; 2003 KIA Rio Cinco; 2004 KIA Rio Cinco
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 187,790
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. The recall began June 18, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc036. 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: Jun 18, 2004
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