Recall 05V212000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Defect in 2005-2005 KIA SPORTAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 10,360 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V212000 |
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 10,360 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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