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Kia Recall SC038: Kia/Fuel Tank Assembly Valve
2003 Kia Optima
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly
Date Announced
APR 12, 2004
Vehicles Affected
25,803
Kia Recall #
SC038
NHTSA Campaign #
04V180000
Summary
Some passenger vehicles may contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
Actions
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began June 25, 2004. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Documents (9)
Remedy Instructions and TSB
Fax Acknowledgement
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)