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NHTSA Recall 05V212000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGEMay 3, 2005· KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Summary

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.

Consequence

THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT WILL BE HARD TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND EXTERNAL FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE AIR FILTER INLET. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2005KiaSportage

Related Recalls

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03V067000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Mar 4, 2003
04V180000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 12, 2004
05V159000WHEELS
Apr 20, 2005

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