I have problems with my Rio stalling when stoping (letting up on the gas.) It dosen't happen all the time but it can be scary. I had it in twice and now I have heard that there is a recall out something to do with the fuel lines comming loose. Anyone heard about this?
There is a recent recall for Rios, but it is to get the computer reprogrammed. I have heard nothing about a recall on fuel lines.
hth,
JM
Make : KIA Model : RIO Year : 2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V179000 Recall Date : APR 07, 2004 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Potential Number Of Units Affected : 187790 Summary: 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. Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Notes: 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).
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Make : KIA Model : RIO Year : 2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V179000 Recall Date : APR 07, 2004 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Potential Number Of Units Affected : 187790 Summary: 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. Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Notes: 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).
i got this letter in the mail yesterday hope it helps Abe
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
June 25, 2004
Kia Motors America, Inc. PO. Box 52410 Irvine, California 92619-2410
Dear Kia Rio or Rio Cinco Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Kia Motors America, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Resources Board, is conducting a safety recall campaign to replace the Fuel Distributor and Main Fuel Tube Assemblies in certain
2001-2004 Rio and Rio Cinco models.What is the problem? Kia has become aware of reports of fuel leakage from the Fuel Distributor Assembly in some 2001-2004 Model Year Rio and Rio Cinco vehicles.
What will Kia do? Because Kia cares about your safety, Kia will replace the Fuel Distributor and Main Fuel Tube Assemblies at no cost to you. If any customer has incurred any expense to remedy this defect they will be offered the opportunity to obtain a reimbursement for those expenses.
What should you do? Please call your Kia dealer to schedule a service appointment. The time required to repair your vehicle should be less than one hour. However, depending on the dealer's work schedule, it may by necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time. Please present this notice when you arrive at the dealer.
For Vehicles sold in California. Vermont. Maine and Massachusetts The state of California (Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts) has implemented the Registration Renewal/Recall Tie-in program that requires the completion of Emission Recalls prior to vehicle registration renewal. Upon completion of this procedure, the dealer will furnish you with a "Vehicle Emission Recall-Proof of Correction" certificate, stating that the vehicle has been repaired. Be sure to keep this certificate, as it may be required as a condition of registering your vehicle with the State of California (Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts).
Have you changed your address or sold your Kia? If you have changed your home address, sold your Kia vehicle, or no longer own your vehicle, please complete the attached prepaid "Change of Address/Ownership" card and mail it to us.Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
What if you have other Questions? If your .dealer does not respond to your service request in a timely manner, we suggest that you call Kia's Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-333-4542. If you still are satisfied that we have remedied this situation, without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may wish to write to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call thier toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
This action has been taken in the interest of your safety, and we regret any inconvenience this situation may cause you.
Sincerely,
Consumer Affaires Department
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