2004 KIA RIO Recalls (2)
- 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:
- 05V557000 on 12/18/2005
- Component:
- Child seat
- Manufactured:
- 06/21/2002 - 06/10/2005
- Affected:
- 90,865
- Defect:
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes:
- Kia recall no. sc057.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.
2004 KIA RIO TSBs (10)
- 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:
- 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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