2001 KIA RIO CINCO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO
The 2001 KIA RIO CINCO has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY.
Recalls for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO, potentially affecting up to 187,790 vehicles.
Recall 04V179000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 187,790 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO.
Safety Rating for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 KIA RIO CINCO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA RIO CINCO
- 2001 KIA RIO CINCO (current)
- 2002 KIA RIO CINCO — 31 complaints
- 2003 KIA RIO CINCO — 8 complaints
- 2004 KIA RIO CINCO — 18 complaints
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