NHTSA Recall # | 130219 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V907000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC172 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE |
Date of notification | 17/01/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/08/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/05/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 19/12/18 |
Report created | 30/01/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 71653 |
Defect summary | Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 optima, 2012-2017 sorento and 2011-2018 sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17v-224, warranty, or the knock sensor detection system (ksds) product improvement campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 17, 2019. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc172. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |