| Make / Models
: |
|
Model/Build
Years: |
| KIA /
SORENTO |
|
2003
|
| Manufacturer :
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
|
|
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID
Number : 05V353000
|
Mfg's Report Date :
AUG 02, 2005 |
| Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES,
LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Potential Number Of
Units Affected : 2935 |
Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY
EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR THE FUEL TANK
DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITH THE VEHICLE FLOOR PANEL.
|
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN
IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE
FUEL LINE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER
2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-052. CUSTOMERS CAN
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |