Kia Wheels Recall 05V159000 (24K Vehicles)

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. If cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time.

The risk

If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace all four wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Contacts

Kia recall no. Sc046. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Kia dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V159000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Kia Rio	224	3	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Kia Rio

224

Questions

Is the 05V159000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V159000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V159000 announced?

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on April 20, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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