Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Fuel Leaks May Develop At The Fuel Distributor Assembly Because Of Quality Deviations.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
RIO
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V352000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000504
End Of Manufacture
20010601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57340
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20030924