2001 Kia RIO Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Kia RIO. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V159000Apr 20, 200524,119 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels
  Covers: Kia RIO 2001

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. If cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time.

  Possible consequence: If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace all four wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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• 04V179000Apr 9, 2004187,790 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  Covers: Kia RIO 2001–2004, RIO Cinco 2001–2004

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  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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• 03V352000Sep 24, 200357,340 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Kia RIO 2001

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA04020Steel wheel fractureClosed · Jul 22, 2004
• PE04030Steel wheel fractureClosed · Mar 24, 2004
• EA03015Fuel rail leakageClosed · Aug 28, 2003
• PE03016Engine compartment firesClosed · Apr 15, 2003
• EA02009Air bag non deployClosed · Jul 2, 2002
• PE02022Air bag non-deployment frontal crashClosed · Feb 12, 2002

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