1999 Kia Sephia recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Kia Sephia, covering 647,673 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.
- Risk
- The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 04V305000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Manufacturing changes were made to the orvr spring force and float wire length reducing the valve angle. Certain valves caused fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity.
- Risk
- This would cause customers to add more fuel to the tank causing fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the orvr valve. Owner notification began november 13, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 00V175000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. If exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. Over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.
Recall number 99V317000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. If the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.
Recall number 99V318000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The ball socket on the windshield wiper link may be out of tolerance resulting in the link disengaging from the wiper motor drive under load, such as pushing against ice, snow or other resistance. Also the wiper arm retaining nut could be inadequately tightened allowing the wiper arm to slip and/or stop functioning.
- Risk
- This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.
Recall number 99V271000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Kia Sephia recalls
How do I check if my 1999 Kia Sephia has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1999 Kia Sephia have?
5, covering seat belts, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
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