Recall 05V-353
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Kia Sorento: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-353
- Reported
- August 4, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 2,935 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain sport utility vehicles may experience a fuel leak from fuel tubes near the fuel tank due to an interference fit with the vehicle floor panel.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace a section of the fuel line. The recall began on october 10, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia recall no. Sc-052.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2003