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2001 KIA Rio FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #04V179000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel system has a part called the fuel intake nipple that might break or crack when removing or handling the fuel tube. This could be during assembly or repairs.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part breaks, fuel could leak and catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies for free, to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Critical #03V352000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel system has a small problem with the fuel distributor assembly that could cause fuel to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If this leak is near an ignition source, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and replace the faulty parts for free, so you should contact them as soon as possible to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Other KIA Rio 2001 Recalls

WHEELS
1 recall

Other KIA Rio Years

2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
1 recall

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