Is the 2001 KIA Rio safe to drive?

The 2001 KIA Rio has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 03V352000

Critical Plain English 2003-09-24

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2001 KIA Rio

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V352000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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