Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
RIO CINCO
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
04V179000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source May Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000504
End Of Manufacture
20040331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
187790
Date Owners Notified
20040618
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20040409
Make Campaign Number
SC036