

Recall Date | Problem Area | Recall Text |
06/18/04 | Engine | 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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. 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. Kia recall no. sc036.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
12/31/69 | Engine | On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. owner notification is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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09/15/06 | Other | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage. If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2006. owners may contact hyundai-kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kiarecall no. sc064. customers may 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. |
01/30/06 | Other | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system. In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur. Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia recall no. sc057.customers may 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. |
06/22/05 | Other | 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. If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash. 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. Kia recall no. sc046.customers may 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. |
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