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.