Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The fuel intake nipple in your vehicle's fuel distributor is a small part that helps connect the fuel system. It can break or crack if not handled carefully during vehicle assembly or repairs,
Risk if Unfixed
If the nipple breaks, fuel can leak out and catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle or even put you at risk of injury
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the entire fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies for you, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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