Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V180000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V180000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 25,803 affected units, KIA/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some passenger vehicles may contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. if a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V180000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-04-12T00:00:00

Subject: Kia/fuel tank assembly valve

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 25,803

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC038

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some passenger vehicles may contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. if a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

Consequence Summary: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began june 25, 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-e69z~rskf-qquh

NHTSA ID: 04V180000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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