2005 Kia Sportage recall: storage
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 3, 2005. It covers about 10,360 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,360
- reported
- May 3, 2005
- owners notified
- May 31, 2005
- related complaints
- 14
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, fuel may leak from the o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions.
- Risk
- The engine may stall when coming to a stop. It will be hard to fill the gas tank and external fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V212000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 05V212000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Kia Sportage storage?
Yes. Recall 05V212000, reported on May 3, 2005, covers about 10,360 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V212000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners may 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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