Recall 03V-352
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 Kia Rio: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-352
- Reported
- September 24, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 57,340 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Rio 2001