1998-1999 Kia Sephia recall: fuel pump
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 9, 1999. It covers about 102,944 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 102,944
- reported
- Nov 9, 1999
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 1999
- related complaints
- 111
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
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sephia 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 111 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V317000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Kia Sephia fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 99V317000, reported on November 9, 1999, covers about 102,944 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V317000?
Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.
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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