KIA RIO 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V352000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | RIO | 2001 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2003-09-24 | 2003-09-30 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-04 - 2001-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57340
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
