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Kia Recall SC036: Kia/Fuel Distributor Assembly
2003 Kia Rio
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (13)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- NHTSA Originated Correspondence
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
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