2001–2004 Kia RIO & 2001–2004 Kia RIO Cinco recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.
💥 The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. The recall began june 18, 2004. Owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V179000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC036
- Manufacturer
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 187,790
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-333-4542
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 18, 2004
- Built
- May 4, 2000 – Mar 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- KIA recall no. SC036.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).