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  Defect Investigation of Refueling Spit- Back

Investigation of Refueling Spit- Back

Subject: Refueling spit- back
Components covered:
  • Vehicle speed control linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jun. 24, 1999. It was closed on Dec. 16, 1999. The subject vehicles are equipped with onboard refueling vapor recover systems. Owners report that, during the refueling process, fuel sprays out of the refueling opening and soaks the person refueling the vehicle with liquid gasoline
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1998 Kia Motor Sephia
  • 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

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