2002 KIA RIO Recall

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).

2002 KIA RIO TSBs (14)

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:
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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