2003 Kia RIO Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 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.

• 06V294000Aug 4, 200632,257 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: Kia RIO 2003

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage.

  Possible consequence: If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai-kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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• 05V557000Dec 12, 200590,865 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Kia RIO 2003–2005

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2006. 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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NHTSA investigations

• EA02009Air bag non deployClosed · Jul 2, 2002

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