Defect Description For Recall
Some Passenger Vehicles May Contain A Fuel Tank Assembly Valve That May Not Close Properly. If A Vehicle With A Fuel Tank Assembly Valve That Is Not Properly Closed Were To Roll Over, Fuel Spillage May Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
OPTIMA
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V180000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Spillage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Additional Fuel Tank Assembly Valve. Owner Notification Began June 25, 2004. Owners Should Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20011001
End Of Manufacture
20021109
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25803
Date Owners Notified
20040625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20040412
Make Campaign Number
SC038