2001-2002 Kia Optima recall: starter assembly
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 4, 2003. It covers about 11,501 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,501
- reported
- Mar 4, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 28, 2003
- related complaints
- 31
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.
- Risk
- Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. A damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began march 28, 2003. 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 03V067000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2001-2002 20012002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 03V067000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Kia Optima starter assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V067000, reported on March 4, 2003, covers about 11,501 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V067000?
Dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began march 28, 2003. 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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