NHTSA Recall 05V212000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V212000; Date: May. 3, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 KIA Sportage
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,360
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc-048. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 2005
Also see: