Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V179000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 187,790 affected units, KIA/FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V179000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-04-09T00:00:00

Subject: Kia/fuel distributor assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 187,790

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC036

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9ur8-ux62_tw6z

NHTSA ID: 04V179000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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