Recall 04V179000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Defect in 2001-2004 KIA RIO CINCO
RECALL This recall affects up to 187,790 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V179000 |
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 187,790 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Related Recalls for KIA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V874000 | 2024 KIA SPORTAGE | TRAILER HITCHES | 5,046 | |
| 25V649000 | 2023 KIA SORENTO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 39,536 | |
| 25V794000 | 2024 KIA K5 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 250,547 | |
| 25V745000 | 2025 KIA TELLURIDE | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 45 | |
| 25V493000 | 2023 KIA K5 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 100,063 | |
| 25V494000 | 2023 KIA TELLURIDE | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 201,149 | |
| 25V426000 | 2020 KIA NIRO EV | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 11,327 | |
| 25V548000 | 2025 KIA SORENTO | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 30 | |
| 25V351000 | 2025 KIA K5 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 82,281 | |
| 25V099000 | 2023 KIA SELTOS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 137,256 |