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2013 Kia OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	154950
NHTSA Compaign #	20V100000
MFG Compaign #	SC187
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	12/06/20
Begin date of manufacuring	15/11/12
End date of manufacturing	18/12/13
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	21/02/20
Report created	24/02/20
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	141774
Defect summary	Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 optima vehicles equipped with 2. 4l gasoline direct injection (gdi) or 2. 0l gdi turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Consequence summary	If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began june 12, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc187.
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).

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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2013 Kia OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall

2013 Kia OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall

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