NHTSA Campaign 05V353000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · Reported Aug 4, 2005 · 2,935 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | SORENTO | 2003 | 2,935 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V353000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.