KIA RIO 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | RIO | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-06-18 | 2004-04-09 | 2004-04-20 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-04 - 2004-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC036
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 187790
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
