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2004 KIA RIO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	594987
Internal NHTSA #	10162588
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2004
File date	19/01/05
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased on january 19th 2005, it has been experiencing problems with the carburetor and a bad odor that comes from the engine. The vehicle was also sold to the contact without notification of recall defect to the carburetor. The vehicle was taken to the dealers to have a part replaced to remedy problems with the carburetor but vehicle consistently experiences the same problems. The vehicle was taken back on ten other occasions for services related to the problem. The vehicle was than taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the problem was related to fuel injection system. The manufacturer was notified and provided a referral to another dealers for service. The vehicle has been taken to the recommended dealer for service. The engine light illuminated, however the dealer refused to address the problem. The vehicle was pulling to the right, an alignment was performed. The consumer heard a wind noise while driving. The brakes were making a loud noise. Updated 08/01/06. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	5529
Number of Occurences	10
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	BRAINTREE, MA
VIN pattern	KNADC125846XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	19/01/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	BOCH KIA
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA RIO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA RIO Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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