Recall 08V-459
Kia Motors Corporation recalled the 2008 to 2009 Kia Rondo: Fuel system, gasoline (storage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-459
- Reported
- September 11, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 6,680 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo LX and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. Poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate.
The risk
Unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. The recall began on september 22, 2008. Owners may contact kia at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia recall no. Sc074.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 Rondo 2008 to 2009