The issue
On certain 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. If this occurs, fuel leakage can result and fire may occur if an ignition source is present. Correction: Dealer will install a redesigned fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules, des fuites d'essence peuvent se produire au niveau du système de distribution, soit à son orifice de service, soit au connecteur de montage du tube principal à l'orifice d'admission du dispositif de distribution. Une fuite d'essence en présence d'une source d'inflammation pourrait causer un incendie. Correction : Le concessionnaire devra inspecter l'ensemble composé du distributeur d'essence et du raccord d'essence et le remplacer s'il y a lieu.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Rio | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio | 2001 | 223 | 3 |
| Kia Rio | 2002 | 128 | 1 |
| Kia Rio | 2003 | 74 | 3 |
| Kia Rio | 2004 | 38 | 2 |