Recall 05V159000: 2001 Kia RIO

Report received

Apr 20, 2005

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

24,119vehicles

Model years

2001

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Kia RIO223 complaints