Recall 99V-318
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Kia Sephia: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-318
- Reported
- November 9, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 102,944 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. If the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
The risk
This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sephia 1998 to 1999