Storage: tank assemblyRecall 04V-180 · 2002–2003 Kia Optima

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-180 covers 25,803 2002–2003 Kia Optima for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected25,8031 model

ReportedApr 12, 2004Owners notified Jun 25, 2004

Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

The risk

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

KIA RECALL NO. SCO38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Kia Optima2002, 2003

Built from October 1, 2001 to November 9, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.