Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your fuel tank assembly valve might not close properly, which could cause fuel leakage when your vehicle rolls over.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle rolls over and fuel leaks out, it could catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix this for free by installing a new fuel tank assembly valve, and you can contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — 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.
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