Kia Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 05V353000

The problem

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.

The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Kia recall no. Sc-052. 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 05V353000.
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
2003 Kia Sorento	308	1	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2003 Kia Sorento

308

Questions

Is the 05V353000 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 05V353000?

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 05V353000 announced?

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 4, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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