KIA SPORTAGE 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-05-31 | 2005-05-03 | 2005-05-12 |
Production Dates: 2004-10-28 - 2005-03-26
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC-048
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10360
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT WILL BE HARD TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND EXTERNAL FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE AIR FILTER INLET. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
KIA RECALL NO. SC-048.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
