KIA RIO 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Make : KIA | Model : RIO | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2000-05-04 - 2001-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V352000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-09-24 | Date Added to Database: 2003-09-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57340 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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