1. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Title |
Details |
| Component Description |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report |
Kia Motors America |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing |
20101230 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing |
20170905 |
| Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report |
0 |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected |
71653 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR |
20190117 |
| Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) |
ODI |
| Mfg |
Kia Motors America |
| Report Received Date |
20181219 |
| Record Creation Date |
20190130 |
| Regulation Part Number |
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| Defect Summary |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
| Consequence Summary |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Summary |
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
| Recall Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
