NHTSA recall 03V352000
Fuel system, gasoline
KIA Rio
Reported Sep 24, 200357,340 vehicles affectedKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.Built May 4, 2000 – Jun 1, 2001
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The 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.