2001 KIA RIO Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 03V352000 on 09/29/2003
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 05/03/2000 - 05/31/2001
- Affected:
- 57,340
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. owner notification is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V179000 on 04/19/2004
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
- Manufactured:
- 05/03/2000 - 03/30/2004
- Affected:
- 187,790
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes:
- Kia recall no. sc036.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 05V159000 on 04/19/2005
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 05/11/2000 - 10/16/2000
- Affected:
- 24,119
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
2001 KIA RIO TSBs (19)
- Bulletin:
- 005
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- A logic change in the transmission control module (tcm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 018
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides information on a service campaign to install a revised automatic transmission cooler hose on some models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 011200
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Subject regarding 14 inch alloy wheel option. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 007
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- A logic change in the transmission control module (tcm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 034R
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- This revised bulletin provides information on service campaign to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain models produced from 5/4/00 through 10/31/02. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 034
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Voluntary service campaign sc034 to reprogram the engine control module (ecm). vehicles experiencing stalling during idling or at near stopping conditions. letters to kia service managers, dealers and questions and answers sheet. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 034
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides information on service campaign to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain models produced from 5/4/00 through 10/31/02. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04132004
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Pending recall relating to the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. kia has expanded the range of affected vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01011901
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Rear brake noise. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 046
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Steel wheel replacement. safety recall campaign. the steel wheels may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheel to crack under long-term driving fatigue. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 82
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 76
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Vacuum leak after tsb sc036. kia technician times. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Techline faqs. kia technician times. volume 8, issue 4. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 106
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Rio (bc) engine hard to start, runs rough and stalls -- what to check -- crank position sensor (ckp) tone ring. *nj
- Bulletin:
- KT-2008082201
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA046
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
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