KIA Sorento (2003): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 05V353000 · Aug 4, 2005 · Kia Motors America, Inc.
2,935
vehicles affected
2,935
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V353000
- Date
- Aug 4, 2005
- Maker
- Kia Motors America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,935
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITH THE VEHICLE FLOOR PANEL.
What can happen
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V353000?
1 model: Kia Sorento (2003), about 2,935 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V353000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
What can happen?
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.