| Issue ID | 941973 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10476428 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/09/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 kia rondo. Consumer writes in regards to defective part *tgw the consumer stated she had difficulty starting the vehicle after filling the gas tank and the check engine light was constantly on due to an issue with a defective valve on the charcoal canister. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the exact part, she was having a problem with. The consumer made an appointment with the dealer after describing the problem. However, when she arrived and her vehicle identification number was entered, she was then informed her vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer referenced recall # 08v459000 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CROSSVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | KNAFG526587XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DOCS AUTO AND TIRE CENTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 931-526-7547 |
| Dealer's city | COOKEVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 38501 |