1998-1999 Kia Sephia recall: emission control

Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 17, 2000. It covers about 100,137 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 100,137
reported: Jul 17, 2000
owners notified: Nov 13, 2000
related complaints: 195

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

Affected vehicles

Kia Sephia 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 195 complaints about engine problems.

1998 Kia Sephia 1999 Kia Sephia

Questions about recall 00V175000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Kia Sephia emission control?

Yes. Recall 00V175000, reported on July 17, 2000, covers about 100,137 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V175000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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