NHTSA recall 08V459000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
KIA Rondo
Reported Sep 11, 20086,680 vehicles affectedKia Motors CorporationMaker’s number SC074Built Nov 5, 2007 – Jul 12, 2008
The defect
KIA IS recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo LX and EX vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. the fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate.
The risk
Unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. the recall began on september 22, 2008. owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.