NHTSA Recall 99V317000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V317000; Date: Nov. 9, 1999
This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 KIA Sephia; 1999 KIA Sephia
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 102,944
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. If exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. Over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc013. Owner notification began December 23, 1999. 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. 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: Dec 23, 1999
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