Kia recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Kia is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 spectra ld vehicles manufactured from november 7, 2003, through march 6, 2007, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. There is a possibility that corrosion of the fuel tank straps which hold the tank may occur as a result of prolonged exposure to road salt. As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may separate allowing the fuel tank to contact the ground and possibly disrupt the integrity of the tank.
What could happen
The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps and attaching hardware with new zinc coated parts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 6, 2011. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Spectra 2004–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V256000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 25, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 6, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 58,322
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 7, 2003 to Mar 6, 2007
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
- Maker's own recall number
- SC090
Notes
Kia safety recall no. Sc090.owners 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 .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.