Kia Recall 04V179000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery

NHTSA recall 04V179000 · announced April 9, 2004 · filed by Kia Motors America, Inc. · 187,790 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Kia Rio
• 2002 Kia Rio
• 2003 Kia Rio
• 2004 Kia Rio
• 2001 Kia Rio Cinco
• 2002 Kia Rio Cinco
• 2003 Kia Rio Cinco
• 2004 Kia Rio Cinco

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.