Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles May Have A Manufacturing Flaw That Could Cause The Wheels To Crack Under Long Term Driving Fatigue. If Cracks Occur, Wheel Noise And Vibration Will Result And Become Progressively Worse Over Time.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
RIO
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V159000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
If The Crack Is Severe, The Wheel Could Separate From The Vehicle And Possibly Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control And A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace All Four Wheels Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 22, 2005. Owners May Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000512
End Of Manufacture
20001017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24119
Date Owners Notified
20050622
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20050420
Make Campaign Number
SC046