Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V179000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | from 05/04/2000 to 03/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 187790 | 06/18/2004 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 04/09/2004 | 04/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kia recall no. sc036.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 04132004 | 04/13/2004 | 10007265 | Pending recall relating to the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. kia has expanded the range of affected vehicles. *tt | 06/07/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 76 | 01/01/2004 | 10015755 | Vacuum leak after tsb sc036. kia technician times. *tt | 08/10/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/27/2011 | 81299 | ||
| The car caught on fire, kia says they sent a notification to the original owner, years ago. we feel that we were entitled to a recall notice before the car burned down. we feel this is not a small recall, it was a fire, a fire is very dangerous and can burn and kill people. we had 22 kias rios in our fleet and never received recall notices on any of them. kia did send notices to the original owner however they had the information as to which cars received the recommended repairs and which cars never came in, there needs to be some follow up. | |||
| 04/27/2011 | 81299 | ||
| Our car caught on fire. kia says that recall notices were sent out to the previous owner to take the car to a kia dealer for repairs. notice was sent out years ago (2002). kia knew that the repairs were never done because no dealership had billed kia for repairs. for nine (9) years this car was on the road without a safety recall being performed for fire. for nine years we registered this car and kia made no attempt to find out who owns the vehicle. kia is being very unethical because they say that a notice was sent out (one notice) and now they have done their obligation. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/19/2005 | 5529 | 10 | 01/19/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. the vehicle was also sold to the contact without notification of recall defect to the carburetor. the vehicle was taken to the dealers to have a part replaced to remedy problems with the carburetor but vehicle consistently experiences the same problems. the vehicle was taken back on ten other occasions for services related to the problem. the vehicle was than taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the problem was related to fuel injection system. the manufacturer was notified and provided a referral to another dealers for service. the vehicle has been taken to the recommended dealer for service. the engine light illuminated, however the dealer refused to address the problem. the vehicle was pulling to the right, an alignment was performed. the consumer heard a wind noise while driving. the brakes were making a loud noise. updated 08/01/06. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 54000 | 1 | 06/16/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the rotors. then, the vehicle had problems with the rear end, and was taken to a local dealer who determined that the axle bearing was bad and that the rear wheels were bent. the dealer provided the vehicle with proper maintenance and brake service and repaired the fuel pump. the vehicle was currently at the dealer for further examination of ongoing problems. no further repairs were made. updated 03/19/07. *jb the fuel pump was repalced. updated 09/25/07 *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 23500 | 3 | 03/11/2005 |
| Dealer changed computer, wiring harness , 2 injectors, plug, timing belt, sensor and replaced comes switches . bought a 2004 kia rio in march 2005. it has been in the shop for the past 3 weeks. the consumer picked the car up at the shop, and it didn't make it off the lot before the car broke down again. dealer offered me a rental car. went back one week later to pick up the car and only went two miles before the car broke down again. took the car back to dealer, and requested another car just like the one that i had a 2004 kia rio. dealer said could not trade the car without refinancing it. they did finance the house for the first car but refused to with the second car. why cant the dealer finance the second car as they did the first? *ak *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 1 | 05/13/2004 | |
| Contact states: the dealer described the problem as a fuel compatibility/temperature problem. contact says that the vehicle runs rough when cold, and that it cuts out when changing gears. dealer recommended that he would let his vehicle warm up before he begins to drive, and he always does. however, problem recurred. dealer fixed the check engine light. vehicle has been in shop several times for warranty work. no prior warning to the failure.*ak | |||