NHTSA recall 04V179000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
KIA Rio and 1 more
Reported Apr 9, 2004187,790 vehicles affectedKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SC036Built May 4, 2000 – Mar 31, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The 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.