NHTSA Recall 05V353000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V353000; Date: Aug. 4, 2005
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 KIA Sorento
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,935
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles may experience a fuel leak from fuel tubes near the fuel tank due to an interference fit with the vehicle floor panel.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace a section of the fuel line. The recall began on October 10, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc-052. 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: Oct 10, 2005
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