NHTSA Recall 11V256000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V256000; Date: Apr. 25, 2011
The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 KIA Spectra; 2005 KIA Spectra; 2006 KIA Spectra; 2007 KIA Spectra
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Kia Motors Corporation
Affected Units:: 58,322
Recall Summary:
Kia is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 spectra ld vehicles manufactured from November 7, 2003, through March 6, 2007, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. There is a possibility that corrosion of the fuel tank straps which hold the tank may occur as a result of prolonged exposure to road salt. As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may separate allowing the fuel tank to contact the ground and possibly disrupt the integrity of the tank.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps and attaching hardware with new zinc coated parts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 6, 2011. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia safety recall no. Sc090. Owners 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: Jun 6, 2011
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