NHTSA recall 04V180000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V180000 |
| Manufacturer's number | SC038 |
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 2004-04-12 |
| Owners notified | 2004-06-25 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 25803 |
What is wrong
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
What can happen
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA RECALL NO. SCO38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2002 KIA OPTIMA | Built 2001-10-01 to 2002-11-09. |
|---|---|
| 2003 KIA OPTIMA | Built 2001-10-01 to 2002-11-09. |
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