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Kia Recall SC-048: Fuel Leak O-Ring/Fuel Tank
2005 Kia Sportage
The engine may stall when coming to a stop. It will be hard to fill the gas tank and external fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, fuel may leak from the O-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions.
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Documents (11)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
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