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2005 KIA OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	671224
Internal NHTSA #	10225108
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2005
File date	03/11/07
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. On two occasions, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The dealer replaced the fuel tank on both occasions; however, the failure persists. The contact paid $600 for the fuel tank. The service engine light was illuminated at the time of the failures, but the dealer stated that it was unrelated. The service manager also stated that they have had several failures regarding the fuel tank. The fuel system and powertrain were unknown. The failure mileage was 72,821 and current mileage was 86,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	72821
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	NICHOLS, SC
VIN pattern	KNAGD126855XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	14/10/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	MYRTLE BEACH KIA
Dealer's telephone number	8434448000
Dealer's city	MYRTLE BEACH
Dealer's state code	SC
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2005 KIA OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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