Recall 04V179000: 2001–2004 Kia RIO Cinco and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 9, 2004

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

187,790vehicles

Model years

2001–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Kia RIO223 complaints
• 2002 Kia RIO128 complaints
• 2003 Kia RIO74 complaints
• 2004 Kia RIO38 complaints
• 2001 Kia RIO Cinco0 complaints
• 2002 Kia RIO Cinco21 complaints
• 2003 Kia RIO Cinco8 complaints
• 2004 Kia RIO Cinco12 complaints